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The flood of California Invasion of Privacy Act (C**A) lawsuits targeting cookies, pixels and other tracking tools under...
09/02/2026

The flood of California Invasion of Privacy Act (C**A) lawsuits targeting cookies, pixels and other tracking tools under antiquated laws that did not contemplate the internet is on its way to an end.

CDF attorneys Dan Forman and Linda Wang break down what SB 690 could mean for businesses and what employers should be doing now to stay ahead of California’s evolving privacy landscape.

Read the full blog: https://ow.ly/57lN50ZIkbq

“My body is my temple” may be sincere—but sincerity alone does not make a workplace objection religious.However, the Nin...
09/01/2026

“My body is my temple” may be sincere—but sincerity alone does not make a workplace objection religious.

However, the Ninth Circuit recently made clear that scripture and faith-based language do not automatically transform a personal health preference into a protected religious belief.

For employers, the takeaway is important: look past the wording and evaluate the actual belief being asserted. And don’t skip the individualized accommodation process.

Read the full blog post here: https://ow.ly/P7QF50ZHWvx

One settlement offer. More than one path to resolution. The California Supreme Court just gave employers more flexibilit...
08/28/2026

One settlement offer. More than one path to resolution. The California Supreme Court just gave employers more flexibility in how they structure CCP § 998 offers, confirming that a single offer may include multiple, mutually exclusive settlement options when properly drafted.

For employers defending California litigation, that can mean greater settlement leverage, stronger cost-shifting potential, and more room to craft proposals around different paths to resolution.

Read CDF’s latest blog to learn more here: https://ow.ly/ZOmw50ZGJWM

AI hiring tools may streamline recruiting—but they don’t outsource the legal risk. A recent discovery ruling in Mobley v...
08/27/2026

AI hiring tools may streamline recruiting—but they don’t outsource the legal risk. A recent discovery ruling in Mobley v. Workday highlights key issues employers should be watching, including vendor contract terms, ownership of applicant data, bias testing, and recordkeeping.

CDF’s latest update breaks down the ruling and the practical steps employers should consider when using AI in hiring. Read the full blog: https://ow.ly/EGTe50ZGez4

The NLRB’s roadmap is getting clearer—but employers shouldn’t treat it as new law just yet.GC Crystal Carey’s new memora...
08/26/2026

The NLRB’s roadmap is getting clearer—but employers shouldn’t treat it as new law just yet.

GC Crystal Carey’s new memorandum targets several major Biden-era precedents for reconsideration, including Cemex bargaining orders, Stericycle work rules, captive-audience meetings, dues checkoff, and Thryv remedies.

CDF’s latest update breaks down what Carey is signaling, what remains controlling law today, and what employers should be watching next.

Read the full update: https://ow.ly/n9mR50ZFVnX

Employers may soon face a new cost for H-1B petitions, as DHS takes a second run at implementing a six-figure visa fee, ...
08/26/2026

Employers may soon face a new cost for H-1B petitions, as DHS takes a second run at implementing a six-figure visa fee, this time proposing a $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions. What’s different this time, and what should employers be watching?

Read the full blog: https://ow.ly/OYzR50ZFRnq.

Ding, ding—California employers should take note of a new Ninth Circuit decision that could knock certain claims out of ...
08/24/2026

Ding, ding—California employers should take note of a new Ninth Circuit decision that could knock certain claims out of arbitration and into court. The ruling also reinforces a critical compliance point: timely payment of arbitration fees under CCP § 1281.98 matters. Read CDF’s latest update on the EFAA ruling and the key takeaways for employers. https://ow.ly/LcEy50ZEY45

California employers with remote employees working in other states face an important question: How far do California’s e...
08/21/2026

California employers with remote employees working in other states face an important question: How far do California’s employment laws reach?

In Saberin v. Alation, the California Court of Appeal held that certain California employment protections did not apply to a Utah-based remote employee, despite the employer being headquartered in California.

CDF Sacramento Office Managing Partner Joel M. Van Parys breaks down the decision, the Court’s reasoning, and what employers should consider when managing remote workers across state lines.

Read the full blog: https://www.cdflaborlaw.com/blog/the-long-arm-of-the-california-labor-code-does-not-extend-to-utah

And for a broader look at remote and hybrid work compliance, join us for CDF’s free webinar, “Remote Work Reality: Managing California Employees in 2026,” on Wednesday, August 26, from 10:00–11:15 a.m. PT.

Register: https://ow.ly/qY1650ZCC49

This year, 30 CDF attorneys, representing more than half of our firm, were recognized by Best Lawyers® for 2027.*18 Best...
08/20/2026

This year, 30 CDF attorneys, representing more than half of our firm, were recognized by Best Lawyers® for 2027.

*18 Best Lawyers
*12 Ones to Watch
*5 first-time Best Lawyers honorees

For us, that recognition reflects something bigger: the strength of the team behind the numbers.

Please join us in congratulating all of CDF’s 2027 honorees.

See the full list: https://ow.ly/kjfX50ZC289

A new NLRB majority could mean major changes ahead for employers. With James Macy now on the Board, several Biden-era pr...
08/19/2026

A new NLRB majority could mean major changes ahead for employers. With James Macy now on the Board, several Biden-era precedents involving workplace rules, union organizing, captive-audience meetings, severance agreements, and remedies may be revisited. Read CDF’s latest update for what employers should be watching—and why current law still matters while the Board’s direction begins to shift: https://ow.ly/te7j50ZBG7J

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