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PTO Payout Laws by State in 2026

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PTO Payout Laws by State in 2026 | Paycor
The payout of PTO varies from state to state. Find the comprehensive details on the PTO payout laws here.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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Wrongful Termination Case Emerges Against Automobile Club of Southern California After Disputed Test

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Wrongful Termination Case Emerges Against Automobile Club of Southern California After Disputed Test
In a story that s catching attention across Los Angeles a former employee of the Automobile Club of Southern California AAA has filed a wrongful termination and retaliation lawsuit in Los Angeles Coun...
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December 5, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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New ICE leadership brings more violence, little accountability and zero oversight

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Opinion | New ICE leadership brings more violence, no accountability and zero oversight
If Border Patrol leaders take over ICE, it's likely both agencies will continue avoiding repercussions for violence and deaths in custody.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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California Claws Back - New Limits on Stay-or-Pay Contracts Starting Jan. 1, 2026

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#StayOrPay #AB692 #RepaymentObligations #RetentionBonuses #EmployeeRights
New Limits on Stay-or-Pay Contracts in California
When employers offer new hires a sign-on bonus or existing employees a retention bonus, they typically structure the bonuses as an upfront payment subject to a conditional repayment obligation if the ...
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December 2, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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The Growing Power of the California Consumer Privacy Act

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The Growing Power of the California Consumer Privacy Act | JD Supra
The California Consumer Privacy Act has gotten the attention of regulated companies. To be sure, the law, when it was first conceived, seemed destined...
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December 1, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Exxon sues California over new laws requiring corporate climate disclosures

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Exxon sues California over new laws requiring corporate climate disclosures
Exxon Mobil has filed suit in federal court challenging two California laws that would require the oil giant to report the greenhouse emissions resulting from the use of its products globally.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:38 AM
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CALIFORNIA ENACTS NEW EMPLOYMENT LAWS FOR 2026

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#EmploymentLaw #EmployeeRights #2026Laws #EqualPay #PayTransparency
California Enacts New Employment Laws for 2026 | Insights | Mayer Brown
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed a number of bills into law that alter and expand employer obligations under California’s employment
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November 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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New California Employment Laws: Are You Ready?

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New California Employment Laws: Are You Ready?
During its 2025 legislative session, California enacted several new employment laws, most of which take effect on January 1, 2026 (unless otherwise…
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November 28, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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November 27, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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New ballot measure push aims to overhaul California’s landmark environmental law

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New ballot measure push aims to overhaul California’s landmark environmental law
Chamber of Commerce seeks to cut red tape, environmental groups vow to fight.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Human decisions in recruitment mirror AI bias

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Human decisions in recruitment mirror AI bias
Subtle algorithmic preferences swayed hiring choices across job types
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November 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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The California judge thwarting Trump’s firing plans

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E&E News: The California judge thwarting Trump’s firing plans
“Everyone thinks she’s a hero,” said a union leader who represents federal workers.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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California Senate Bill 464 Sharpens State’s Pay Reporting Teeth

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California Senate Bill 464 Sharpens State’s Pay Reporting Teeth
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) No. 464 into law on October 13, 2025, making significant changes as of January 1, 2026, to the state’s pay data reporting requirements. These c...
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November 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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What Is Quiet Quitting—and Is It a Real Trend

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What Is Quiet Quitting—and Is It a Real Trend?
Discover if quiet quitting is reshaping workplaces or simply renaming job dissatisfaction. Learn how this phenomenon affects employees and employers alike.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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NO FORCED ARBITRATION FOR SPACEX WORKER CLAIMING SEXUAL DISCRIMINATION

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#SpaceX #SexualDiscrimination #FEHA #EmployeeRights #Discrimination
No Forced Arbitration for SpaceX Worker Claiming Sexual Discrimination
On November 4, the California Court of Appeals affirmed the Los Angeles Superior Court’s decision that, under the federal “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment...
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November 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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New California employment laws take effect in 2026. Here’s what to know

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New California employment laws take effect in 2026. Here’s what to know
California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed into law a lengthy list of bills that affect both employers and their employees that are set to take effect starting next year.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Data privacy whistleblowers would get expanded protections under California proposal

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Data privacy whistleblowers would get expanded protections under California proposal
California's influential privacy agency sent the state legislature three proposals, including a measure to create anti-retaliation safeguards and financial rewards for insiders who make regulators awa...
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November 19, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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State Slams Costco With Six-Figure Misclassification Penalty

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New Misclassification Penalty: Costco, Others Face $868K Fine
State regulators in California have imposed a substantial misclassification penalty on a global employer. It's yet another reminder for HR pros: Treating
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November 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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California Rideshare Drivers Win Right to Unionize and Negotiate Contract while Remaining Independent Contractors

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California Rideshare Drivers Win Right to Unionize and Negotiate Contract while Remaining Independent Contractors
California Rideshare Drivers Win Right to Unionize and Negotiate Contract while Remaining Independent Contractors
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November 17, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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How is California Phasing Out the Use of Forever Chemicals?

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How is California Phasing Out the Use of Forever Chemicals?
California adopts strict new PFAS health goals and legislation to phase out ‘forever chemicals’, protecting drinking water and public health
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November 15, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Consumer Product Makers Accused of Flouting California Warranty Law

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Consumer Product Makers Accused of Flouting California Warranty Law| Law.com
Supply chain mayhem during COVID-19 caused California lawmakers to pass a law that made product warranties kick in on the date of delivery rather than the date of purchase. That change has opened the ...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Detained immigrants sue over alleged inhumane conditions at California City ICE facility

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Detained immigrants sue over alleged inhumane conditions at California City ICE facility
Seven immigrants detained at the new California City ICE facility are suing the Trump administration, alleging inhumane conditions including lack of food, water and medical care.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Data privacy whistleblowers would get expanded protections under California proposal

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Data privacy whistleblowers would get expanded protections under California proposal
California's influential privacy agency sent the state legislature three proposals, including a measure to create anti-retaliation safeguards and financial rewards for insiders who make regulators awa...
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November 12, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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If Trump’s EPA abandons climate policy, could California take over on greenhouse gases?

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If Trump’s EPA abandons climate policy, could California take over on greenhouse gases?
California, the state that helped define U.S. clean-air policy, is once again considering how far it can go without Washington’s permission.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Learning From Whistleblower Cases In The Corporate Environment In California

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Learning From Whistleblower Cases In California
In recent years, I've noticed the collision between economic targets and ethical boundaries has become increasingly visible across California’s corporate landscape.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM