Arbitration agreements and class-action waivers have gotten a lot of hate lately. Towards the end of 2021, and following a multi-year injunction, the Ninth Circuit reinvigorated California's AB 51, which generally prohibits (but does not necessarily stop) employers from requiring employees to enter into pre-dispute arbitration agreements as a condition of employment or receipt of an employment-related benefit. read more

California's new 2022 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave law took effect on February 19th, requiring covered employers to once again provide workers with additional paid sick leave related to COVID-19. read more