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California Court Rejects Overbroad Arbitration Agreements in Phan v. Knight
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- Nima Javaherian
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- July 13, 2026
A California Court of Appeal decision gives employees stronger arguments against arbitration agreements that reach beyond workplace disputes.
Regular Rate of Pay: What California Workers Should Know About Overtime and Premium Pay
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- Nima Javaherian
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- July 3, 2026
California workers may be owed more than their base hourly rate when overtime, break premiums, sick pay, or other wage rules apply. Here is why the regular rate of pay matters.
Before a Court Sends Employment Claims to Arbitration, It Must Decide Which Law Applies
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- Nima Javaherian
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- June 29, 2026
A new Ninth Circuit opinion says courts must identify the legal basis before sending employment claims to arbitration. Here is what California workers should know.
California’s 2026 Workplace “Know Your Rights” Notice: What Employees Should Know
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- Nima Javaherian
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- June 23, 2026
California employers must give workers an annual workplace rights notice. Learn what the 2026 notice covers, from retaliation to immigration-related protections.
Los Angeles–Area Minimum Wage Increases on July 1, 2026: New Rates for LA City, LA County, Santa Monica, Pasadena — and Hotel Workers
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- Nima Javaherian
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- June 12, 2026
Los Angeles-area minimum wage rates increase on July 1, 2026 for LA City, LA County, Santa Monica, Pasadena, and covered hotel workers. Here is what employees should check.
Insider’s Scoop: 5 Little-Known Employment Rights Every Seasonal Worker Should Be Aware Of
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- Nima Javaherian
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- December 4, 2023
As a seasonal employee, navigating the employment landscape can pose challenges, especially when it comes to understanding your rights in these roles. Many employees are unaware of the fundamental entitlements they hold.
Understanding Liability of Agents of Employers in Raines v. U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group: A California FEHA Case Analysis
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- Nima Javaherian
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- October 12, 2023
In Raines v. U.S. Healthworks Medical Group, the California Supreme Court clarified the definition of the term “employer” as used in the Fair Employment and Housing Act (the “FEHA”).
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