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Santa Clara County immigration advocates speak against ICE violence

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Santa Clara County immigration advocates speak against ICE violence - San José Spotlight
Santa Clara County immigration advocates are calling for more local protections amid the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis by a federal agent.
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January 17, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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New California laws in 2026: These laws will take effect on January 1

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New California laws in 2026: These laws will take effect on January 1
Nearly 800 new laws were approved this year in California and many of them will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:57 PM
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New California and New York Laws Target “Stay-or-Pay” Arrangements

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#StayOrPay #EmployeeRights #EmploymentContracts #QuittingPenalties #WorkersRights
New California and New York Laws Target “Stay-or-Pay” Arrangements
California and New York recently enacted statutory restrictions aimed at “stay-or-pay” arrangements: California AB 692 (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §
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January 15, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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Key aspects of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including consumer rights, compliance requirements, and recent updates.

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Understanding the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Key aspects of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including consumer rights, compliance requirements, and recent updates.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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California farms applied millions of pounds of Pfas to key crops, study finds

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California farms applied millions of pounds of Pfas to key crops, study finds
‘Forever chemicals’ sprayed on almonds, grapes, tomatoes and other crops as activists warn of ‘obvious problem’
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January 13, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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Deepfakes in the Workplace: The Emerging Legal Risks of AI-Driven Harassment

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Deepfakes in the Workplace: The Emerging Legal Risks of AI-Driven Harassment | JD Supra
A California appellate court recently affirmed a jury verdict awarding $4 million to a police captain who was subjected to a hostile work environment...
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January 12, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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California's 2026 labor law changes: What workers need to know

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#EmployeeRights #LaborLaws #WorkersRights #WageEquality #RestBreaks
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January 11, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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UPS Fights Off California Worker’s Unpaid Wage, Break Claims

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UPS Fights Off California Worker’s Unpaid Wage, Break Claims
United Parcel Service Inc. is free for now of a proposed class action alleging it stiffed some California workers on pay and failed to provide proper breaks.
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January 11, 2026 at 2:33 AM
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CALIFORNIA BILL WOULD REDUCE STATE TAXES ON TIPS AND OVERTIME PAY

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California Bill Would Reduce State Taxes on Tips and Overtime Pay
Asm Kate Sanchez introduced AB 1550, to bring California’s personal income tax law into conformity with recent federal changes affecting the taxation of tips and overtime pay.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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Top 2026 Predictions for California Workplace Law

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Top 2026 Predictions for California Workplace Law | JD Supra
One of our California thought leaders pulled together his top predictions for the new year so that employers can get a running start to 2026.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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California court blocks Securitas arbitration bid under sexual harassment law

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California court blocks Securitas arbitration bid under sexual harassment law
Securitas loses arbitration push as EFAA keeps harassment case in court
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January 7, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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2026 California Employment Law Updates: What Workers Need to Know

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2026 California Employment Law Updates: What Workers Need to Know
California’s 2026 laws boost worker rights - from higher wages to fair pay & contract transparency. See what’s changing & how it affects you.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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California's paid sick leave laws: What to know for 2026

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California's paid sick leave laws: What to know for 2026
In the new year, here's what to know about California's paid sick leave laws.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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Verizon to Pay $7.7M in Settlement of Hazardous Storage Suit

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Verizon to Pay $7.7M in Settlement of Hazardous Storage Suit - MyNewsLA.com
Verizon Wireless will pay $7.7 million to settle a civil enforcement action alleging widespread violations of California environmental laws. Cellco Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless, had...
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January 4, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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New California 'delete-all' data privacy platform launches Jan. 1

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#DataPrivacy #DeleteAll #ConsumerRights #DROP #CPPA
New California 'delete-all' data privacy platform launches Jan. 1
The new DROP platform aims to make it easy to request the deletion of online personal data held by data brokers in California.
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January 3, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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Simple wipe test reveals hidden PFAS contamination on firefighter protective gear

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Simple wipe test reveals hidden PFAS contamination on firefighter protective gear
The flames die down. The sirens fade. Firefighters peel off their gear, thinking the danger has passed. But in the quiet aftermath, another enemy lingers, an invisible film of "forever chemicals" clin...
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January 2, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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May the new year bring you peace, joy, and happiness! 🎊
January 1, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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New Year, New Rights: California Labor Laws & What You Need to Know in 2026

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New Year, New Rights: California Labor Laws & What You Need to Know in 2026. - Santa Clarita Magazine
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December 31, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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California gig drivers gear up for union rights in 2026

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California gig drivers gear up for union rights in 2026
Sangar Kahn sits on the edge of his trunk in a rideshare staging lot at San Francisco International Airport. He drives for Uber and Lyft and waits here, like hundreds of other drivers, to get a ride t...
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December 29, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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5 Signs You Are Being 'Quiet Fired' From Your Job

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5 Signs You Are Being 'Quiet Fired' From Your Job
Being slowly pushed out of a role can start with subtle signals that your career growth will not be supported.
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December 28, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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California’s minimum wage is increasing in 2026 as Los Angeles debates $30 an hour

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California's minimum wage is increasing in 2026 as Los Angeles debates $30 an hour
California's minimum wage is adjusted every year for inflation and an increase will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. Some cities have a higher wage floor.
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December 27, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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California’s minimum wage is increasing in 2026 as Los Angeles debates $30 an hour

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California's minimum wage is increasing in 2026 as Los Angeles debates $30 an hour
California's minimum wage is adjusted every year for inflation and an increase will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. Some cities have a higher wage floor.
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December 27, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Jury orders Liberty Mutual to pay $103 million in age bias case

California panel found the firm violated state law in its treatment of a veteran case manager.

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#AgeBias #AgeDiscrimination #EmployeeRights #WorkDiscrimination #LibertyMutual
Jury orders Liberty Mutual to pay $103 million in age bias case
California panel found the firm violated state law in its treatment of a veteran case manager
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December 26, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Have a safe and happy holidays! ❄️🎄
December 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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New California law generates hope for reducing Latina wage gap

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New California law generates hope for reducing Latina wage gap
On Oct. 8, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Pay Equity Enforcement Act into law on Latina Equal Pay Day. Advocates hope it will help shrink the wage gap between Latinas and white men.
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December 25, 2025 at 12:09 AM