California Employment News

Common Wage and Hour Traps for Employers

[https://california-employment-news.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Common-Wage-and-Hour-Traps-for-Employers-300x169.png]Wage and hour compliance remains a major source of risk for California employers. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin Associate Nikki Mahmoudi [https://www.weintraub.com/people/nikki-mahmoudi/] and Shareholder Ryan Abernethy [https://www.weintraub.com/people/ryan-e-abernethy/] discuss common issues involving meal and rest breaks, rounding, regular rate calculations, and employee attestations. Listen for a clear breakdown of common wage and hour mistakes California employers should review to help reduce compliance risk.

Protecting Your Business Information When an Employee Leaves

[https://california-employment-news.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Protecting-Trade-Secrets-During-Employee-Departures-300x169.png]When an employee leaves, employers should act quickly to protect trade secrets, confidential business information, and customer relationships. In this 100th episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys James Kachmar [https://www.weintraub.com/people/james-kachmar/]and John Slavik [https://www.weintraub.com/people/john-slavik/] discuss practical steps companies can take before, during, and after an employee’s departure. Listen for a breakdown of how California employers can better protect valuable business information when an employee exits the company. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@weintraubtobin] or listen to this podcast episode here [https://california-employment-news.blubrry.net/].

Stop Penalties Before They Start: The Power of Meal and Rest Break Attestations

[https://california-employment-news.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Stop-Penalties-Before-They-Start-The-Power-of-Meal-and-Rest-Break-Attestations-300x169.png]Meal and rest break compliance remains a key issue in California wage and hour litigation. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin Shareholders Meagan Bainbridge [https://www.weintraub.com/people/meagan-d-bainbridge/] and Shauna Correia [https://www.weintraub.com/people/shauna-n-correia/] discuss how employers can use attestations to identify issues, correct them, and reduce legal exposure.   Listen for a breakdown at how California employers can use attestations as part of a stronger meal and rest break compliance strategy. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@weintraubtobin] or listen to this podcast episode here [https://california-employment-news.blubrry.net/].

The Hidden Risks of PEOs & Staffing Agencies

[https://california-employment-news.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Hidden-Risks-of-PEOs-Staffing-Agencies-300x169.png]Thinking about using a PEO or staffing agency? In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Lizbeth (Beth) V. West [https://www.weintraub.com/people/lizbeth-beth-v-west/] and Talia Delanoy [https://www.weintraub.com/people/talia-l-delanoy/] discuss the risks and benefits employers should consider before entering into these relationships, including joint employer liability and key contract provisions.

Navigating ICE’s Updated I-9 Audit Guidelines: What Employers Need to Know

[https://california-employment-news.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Navigating-ICEs-Updated-I-9-Audit-Guidelines-What-Employers-Need-to-Know-300x169.png]ICE has updated its audit guidelines, and the stakes for I-9 compliance just increased. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Shauna Correia [https://www.weintraub.com/people/shauna-n-correia/] and Meagan Bainbridge [https://www.weintraub.com/people/meagan-d-bainbridge/] discuss how recent ICE changes are reclassifying common I-9 errors and what that means for employers facing potential audits.