The City of Long Beach recently passed an ordinance that imposes new staffing and operational requirements on grocery and drug stores using self-service checkout (“SCO”) systems. The law, Ordinance No. ORD-25-0010, was approved on August 21, 2025, and goes into effect September 21, 2025.
For this week’s Friday’s Five, here are the five key
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
The first 90 days of employment are more than just an adjustment period—they’re a critical window to engage new hires, reduce turnover, and avoid legal risks. For California employers, where employment laws are especially protective of workers, effective onboarding is both a best practice and a compliance must.
Here are the top five things every
As a business owner or HR professional, staying informed on the latest in employment law is crucial to protecting your company. However, with the daily demands of running a business, it’s easy to overlook some of the valuable resources that are available to you—especially the ones that are free and designed specifically to help you
The start of 2024 is the perfect time for companies to conduct a California employment law audit to ensure policies are compliant, managers are properly trained, and the company is maintaining the required records for the necessary length of time. Here are five topics to review in conducting an audit and a few suggested questions
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! As 2022 is almost over, for our last post of the year, we have compiled the most popular articles, podcasts, and videos we shared with you in 2022. Here is our most popular content from 2022:
1. Most Popular LinkedIn Post: The Fast Recovery Act
The Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery
The California Court of Appeals decision in Lewis v. Simplified Labor Staffing Solutions, Inc. is a good example of the enforceability of arbitration agreements that contain class and Private Attorneys General Act waivers. As explained below, there are still arguments being addressed by California courts regarding whether arbitration agreements with Private Attorneys General Act
Employee terminations and resignations must be planned for in advance to avoid common pitfalls for California employers. Last week I wrote about hiring considerations for California employers in 2023, so I thought it would be appropriate to follow that post up with this list of termination considerations. This Friday’s Five focuses on critical management