In August 2026, CDF secured another summary judgment win in arbitration on behalf of a preeminent acute care facility. Former employee, a surgical technician, was terminated after engaging in various ...

Post the required notice by October 24 and confirm that it is displayed at all applicable worksites. Review existing voting leave policies to ensure compliance with California law. Remind managers and ...

As businesses integrate artificial intelligence (“AI”) and automated decision systems (“ADS”) into business operations, they must be cognizant of California’s new AI employment laws targeting the ...

Prepare for new California employment laws in 2027. Join CDF’s annual webinar on key changes affecting HR, workplace policies ...

California’s whistleblower protection statute prohibits retaliation by an employer or anyone acting on the employer’s behalf.

For over 20 years, CDF has distinguished itself as one of the top employment, labor and immigration firms in California, ...

Chin sued DoorDash asserting claims related to parental leave, retaliation, and termination. When DoorDash sought to compel arbitration, Chin challenged the enforceability of the arbitration agreement ...

CDF protects California employers of all sizes and all types of industries in labor, employment and immigration matters while marrying big-firm, big-case background with the value of a ...

Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 951 updating California’s workforce disclosure laws with new Cal/WARN Act requirements. SB 951 mandates disclosures for mass layoffs supported by artificial ...

A recent NLRB Division of Advice memorandum gives employers a useful roadmap for handling on-site demonstrations that are driven by political or social causes rather than workplace conditions. The ...