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Published: September 18, 2025
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Christopher Horsley
The Labor & Employment Law Blog
AB 932 proposes several amendments to Government Code section 53080 relating to sex or gender discrimination in community youth athletics programs. This bill was introduced by Assembly Member Jacqui Irwin, and is sponsored by the Davis Storm Girls Basketball Club.
Published: September 15, 2025
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Talia L. Delanoy
The Labor & Employment Law Blog
One of the primary issues employers must navigate is determining how to pay their employees, and that process begins with correctly classifying them. Only a limited number of positions within any company, such as managers, executives, certain administrative personnel and professionals qualify as exempt from overtime and meal and rest period requirements (a common basis for employment lawsuits). Most employers should default to classifying their employees as non-exempt and thus generally pay an hourly wage and ensure compliance with California’s laws regulating overtime, sick pay, and meal and rest periods.
Published: September 5, 2025
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Lizbeth (Beth) V. West
The Labor & Employment Law Blog
In Hirdman v. Charter Communication (8/4/25) 113 Cal.App.5th 376, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals was faced with the sole issue of determining the meaning of the phrase “exempt employees” as used in California Labor Code section 246(l)(3).
Published: September 3, 2025
This is part 2 of Weintraub’s series covering the major changes from the OBBBA. This follows our initial article where we discussed the no tax on tips and overtime provisions, the SALT deduction, and the PTET Credit. These provisions, as well as the topic of our article, were discussed in our OBBBA webinar held on July 24, 2025 shortly after the bill went into effect. In this article we will discuss the OBBBA’s impact on the excise tax on excess remuneration for employees of nonprofit entities.
Published: August 21, 2025
This is the first installment in a three-part series exploring the key implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
On July 4, 2025 the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law.[1] The OBBBA made several provisions permanent from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). It also made significant changes aimed to expand deductions, incentivize investments, and provide long-term clarity for tax planning for individuals and businesses. These issues were discussed in an OBBBA webinar held on July 24, 2025 shortly after the bill went into effect. We will discuss a few of the notable changes below but will focus on the state and local tax (SALT) deduction and its impact on the pass-through entity tax election (PTET).
Published: August 20, 2025
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Shauna N. Correia
The Labor & Employment Law Blog
State Minimum Wage Increase
On January 1, 2026, California’s state minimum wage will increase by 40 cents per hour, to $16.90 per hour. This adjustment is a 2.49% increase based on federal inflation data (the U.S. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers). Employers with workers at or near the current minimum wage should plan accordingly, to ensure wages stay above the minimum. In addition, exempt workers’ salaries must also be adjusted to at least double the state minimum wage. The minimum salary for workers classified as exempt will rise to $70,304 per year ($5,858.67 per month) on January 1.
Published: July 18, 2025
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Alison E. Geddes
Real Estate Legal Updates
The recent California appellate court decision Eshagian v. Cepeda has added a new requirement to the already detailed rules surrounding Three-Day Notices—documents landlords must serve before initiating eviction proceedings. In order to obtain a judgment evicting a tenant, California laws must be strictly followed. This new requirement adds another procedural trap for the unwary that may hinder a landlord’s ability to take back its space if it is not adequately addressed.
Published: July 2, 2025
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Lizbeth (Beth) V. West
The Labor & Employment Law Blog
On July 1, 2025, the California Civil Rights Department (“CRD”) issued its new Notice entitled “Survivors Of Violence And Family Members Of Victims Right To Leave And Accommodations.” The new Notice was issued pursuant to Assembly Bill 2499 which was signed into law in late 2024. Among other things, the legislation expanded leave and accommodation protections for employees who are either the victim of, or have a family member who is the victim of, certain qualifying acts of violence, as defined by the statute.
Published: June 24, 2025
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Mark E. Ellinghouse
Real Estate Legal Updates
In the NBC Show “30 Rock,” Tina Fey’s character, Liz Lemon, remarks to her boss Jack Donaghy (played by Alec Baldwin), “What a week, huh?” He promptly replies, “Lemon, it’s Wednesday.” This sentiment summarizes the mood of a lot of us lately, as current events seem to be throwing new twists and turns at a breakneck pace. In just half a year, we’ve seen multiple armed conflicts, international trade wars, persistent inflation, political assassinations, confrontational protests and riots, and devastating natural disasters. These incidents have led to significant volatility in the stock market and a general feeling of uncertainty among consumers both domestically and abroad.
Published: May 22, 2025
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Kelly E. Dankbar, Lily M. Harris, Josiah M. Prendergast
Trusts & Estates Legal Updates
Administering a trust or probate estate is challenging enough—but what happens when you, as a private professional fiduciary, are tasked with managing a business interest? Whether you’re a professional trustee, conservator, or personal representative, stepping into the shoes of a business owner brings a host of unique legal and practical responsibilities. This article highlights what fiduciaries in California should consider when navigating business interests as part of a probate or trust administration.