Happy Holidays! As we close out 2025, I’m reflecting on an incredible year at Zaller Law Group. This year brought both challenges and opportunities for California employers—from navigating new 2026 legislation to managing the ongoing wave of PAGA litigation, to embracing AI tools that are transforming how businesses operate.
Despite the complexity of California’s regulatory
This past week, we hosted the Prosper Forum in Amelia Island, Florida. The gathering brought together leaders from across the hospitality industry to share not only strategy and insight, but also wisdom about what it truly means to lead.
A handful of short quotes from the speakers stuck with me. They may sound simple
I have published this post since 2015 (I cannot believe this year marks a decade of publishing this article) recognizing the Fourth of July. This is one of my favorite holidays. Hopefully I’ll be able to keep publishing it for many years to come. Wishing you a great Fourth, and hope you have some time
As Tony P’s Dockside Grill prepares to close at the end of June, I’ve found myself reflecting on the profound impact Tony Palermo has had on my life — not just professionally, but personally and profoundly.
I first met Tony P when I was a newly minted lawyer in the early 2000s. My wife and
Dear Readers:
Today, I am pausing my usual “Friday’s Five” post to address a pressing issue that has deeply affected our community: the devastating fires in Los Angeles. Over the last couple of days, I could see the flames of the fires looking up towards Pacific Palisades from my office (picture above is from my
2024 brought a host of challenges for California employers, with significant legal changes and new compliance requirements reshaping the workplace. Employers faced hurdles such as adapting to updated employment laws, implementing workplace violence prevention plans by July 1, 2024, and managing the $20 per hour minimum wage for fast food workers effective April 1, 2024.
This Friday’s Five is a break from the normal legal update – I’m asking you a few questions. I started this post in 2022, and wanted to continue with the questions. Hopefully the questions will help you reflect on 2024, what you are most grateful for, and what you are looking forward to in 2025.
The Prosper Accelerator retreat hosted by Inspire Brands this week provided a unique space for leaders in the hospitality industry to share insights into building stronger, more people-centered businesses. The Prosper Accelerator program, a signature initiative of the Prosper Forum, is designed to foster emerging leaders in the foodservice and hospitality industry. This year-long program
I have published this post since 2015 recognizing the Fourth of July (one of my favorite holidays). Hopefully I’ll be able to keep publishing it for many years to come. Wishing you a great Fourth, and hope you have some time to put aside your work for a bit and enjoy some time with your
Happy New Year! 2023 has been another challenging year for California employers. Some of the critical issues for employers included returning employees to the office after COVID-19, the California Supreme Court’s ruling that employers could not enforce PAGA waivers in arbitration agreements, the continuing onslaught of PAGA litigation, and the new employment