As we move deeper into 2025, it’s the perfect time for California employers to return to the fundamentals. With ever-evolving employment laws and aggressive enforcement—especially around wage and hour issues—getting the basics right can mean the difference between smooth operations and costly litigation.

As a preview to our upcoming webinar, Wage and Hour Back

The process of separating an employee from a company must be clearly set out and planned in advance.  We recommend developing a separation checklist so that all of the company’s policies are followed, as well as any applicable laws that pertain to the employer and their industry.  This article provides five issues employers should consider