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California CRD Pay Data Reporting Enforcement Actions Highlight Risks for Nonfilers

As the California pay data reporting requirements continue to intensify, two new enforcement actions filed by the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) serve as a stark reminder...

California adds fair lending teeth to routine mortgage exams

Nondiscrimination violations now carry the same consequences as any CRMLA breach

California Expands Protections Against Immigration-Related Workplace Retaliation

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2495, expanding California’s protections against retaliation and other workplace conduct involving a person’s perceived immigrat...

California Expands Harassment Prevention Training to Address Hate Speech

Cal Fire Worker Sues Alleging Sexual Orientation Harassment

A former cook for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has filed suit alleging he was subjected to sexual harassment and sexual-orientation harassment while as...

California rule would clarify protections for postpartum depression, telework accommodations

The proposed regulations aim to incorporate changes to California law and “where appropriate” to align state law with the Federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

California’s Expanded Pay Data Categories: Now Is the Time to Start SOC Mapping

EEOC asks judge to assist in probe of San Francisco government’s DEI trainings

The City and County of San Francisco allegedly required attendance of a seminar series featuring “derogatory and vitriolic statements” about White people and White women.

State Imperatives to Protect Civil Rights for All

States need independent agencies with jurisdiction to enforce their residents’ rights so the valuation of those rights are evenhanded and not subject to political will. The post S...

California Just Gave Workers 3 New Rights. One Redefines Who Counts as Family

California’s latest workplace laws recognize chosen family, protect personal expression, and require employers to confront hate speech.

DOJ Reaches Kansas Agreement in Servicemember Discrimination Suit

The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division announced on September 8 that it reached an agreement with Kansas in a lawsuit alleging discrimination against a servicemembe...

Analysis: Rights for People With Disabilities Are Under Attack, but California Can Protect Them

An analysis argues California should strengthen state protections for people with disabilities as federal enforcement of community-living rights shifts. The post Analysis: Rights f...

DOJ Reaches Kansas Agreement in Servicemember Discrimination Suit

The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division announced on September 8 that it reached an agreement with Kansas in a lawsuit alleging discrimination against a servicemembe...

California Proposes Updates to Pregnancy Leave and Accommodation Regulations

California Employment Law Update for 2027

California’s New Workplace Surveillance Law in Employee Bathroom

California Adds Anti-Hate Speech Component to Mandatory Harassment Prevention Training

New California Employment Laws Expand on Right to Take Bereavement Leave And Require Anti-Hate Speech Training for All E...

CALIFORNIA RETIRES THE PEN REGISTER LAWSUIT BUFFET – California Governor Newsom signed SB 690

Governor Newsom signed SB 690 on September 30, 2026, which means California’s plaintiffs’ bar must find a new hobby for the pen register provision of the Invasion of Privacy Act.[i...

California Enacts SB 1050, Requiring AI ‘Synthetic Performers’ Disclosures in Advertising

California Raises the Stakes on Pay Data Reporting Failures

Newsom Signs 6 LGBTQ Bills in California — But One Veto Is Drawing Fire

By: Paul Goldberg — Senior Correspondent | LGBT Politics USA SACRAMENTO, CA— (September 29, 2026) — California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a six-bill LGBTQ legislative package...

California’s Latest Employment Laws: AI, Surveillance and Compliance Changes Employers Should Know

California Court of Appeal Finds Managers Not Liable for Whistleblower Retaliation

On September 28, 2026, the Court of Appeal for the State of California held that individual supervisors cannot be held personally liable for whistleblower retaliation under state l...