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Larson & Gaston, LLP Larson & Gaston, LLP is a full-service law firm based in Pasadena and providing legal services throughout California.

⚠️ Attention, California employers ⚠️If a customer, vendor, or other third party harasses your employee, you could be li...
10/06/2026

⚠️ Attention, California employers ⚠️

If a customer, vendor, or other third party harasses your employee, you could be liable.

Under the state's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the harasser doesn't have to work for you for you to face consequences. What matters is whether you knew about the conduct and took the appropriate steps to stop it.

Most employers don't realize this until it's too late.

Learn more and protect yourself today 👇

https://loom.ly/OfxbTog

🚚 Are you in trucking or logistics? Your third-party harassment exposure is higher than you think.Drivers work at custom...
09/29/2026

🚚 Are you in trucking or logistics? Your third-party harassment exposure is higher than you think.

Drivers work at customer warehouses and other locations you don't control. If they're harassed there and you fail to act, you're still liable.

Distance is not a defense.

Get some tips on how to protect your business beyond your facility's front door:

https://loom.ly/OfxbTog

California background check compliance is more than just running a check. Three overlapping laws must be followed in the...
09/23/2026

California background check compliance is more than just running a check. Three overlapping laws must be followed in the right order.

The FCRA, California's ICRAA, and the Fair Chance Act each impose their own requirements. Miss any one of them, and you're exposed... even if your decision was completely reasonable.

Learn more about these laws and how they impact your hiring process: https://loom.ly/7enlTvs

Ready for good news? Third-party harassment claims are largely preventable, but only if the right systems are in place b...
09/21/2026

Ready for good news? Third-party harassment claims are largely preventable, but only if the right systems are in place before a problem arises.

As a California employer, you can face significant liability when employees are harassed by customers, vendors, contractors, or other third parties. But there are concrete steps you can take right now to reduce your exposure.

Swipe through for some ways to protect your business, and get more details on our blog:

https://www.larsongaston.com/third-party-harassment-and-the-transportation-industry-a-guide-for-california-employers/

Are you buying or financing trucks today? The EPA's 2027 emissions standards should be a part of that conversation.If a ...
09/18/2026

Are you buying or financing trucks today? The EPA's 2027 emissions standards should be a part of that conversation.

If a truck you invest in today won't meet 2027+ federal emissions rules, it can become a collateral problem down the road.

Lenders look at the value of assets securing a loan, and a truck projected to lose resale value faster than expected is a riskier asset. What can that mean?

👉 Reassessed loan terms
👉 Difficulty refinancing
👉 Tighter access to new financing

The right purchase or lease agreement can help you reduce your exposure. Our transportation team can help you think it through before you sign.

California employers: you have to make the job offer BEFORE you run the background check. Asking about criminal history ...
09/15/2026

California employers: you have to make the job offer BEFORE you run the background check.

Asking about criminal history before a conditional offer is made is a violation of the state's Fair Chance Act.

Skipping steps or doing them out of order creates legal exposure for you.

Want to know what California's background check process actually requires? Read on: [LINK TO BLOG]

Do your trucks cross state lines? One rulebook isn't enough.The regulatory landscape for heavy-duty trucks isn't uniform...
09/14/2026

Do your trucks cross state lines? One rulebook isn't enough.

The regulatory landscape for heavy-duty trucks isn't uniform. California has its own standards (currently in legal limbo). The federal EPA has its own 2027+ rules. And other states have other requirements.

This means a patchwork of overlapping and sometimes conflicting obligations that a single compliance strategy can't cover. And the rules could shift again.

If you're a nationally operating carrier, the cost of getting this wrong could be high. Understanding your multi-state compliance and exposure before you make fleet purchasing decisions is essential.

We help you navigate this complexity. Talk to us before you commit.
https://www.larsongaston.com/contact/

Ignoring a third-party harassment claim in California is a legal problem, not an HR one!If you fail to take prompt, appr...
09/10/2026

Ignoring a third-party harassment claim in California is a legal problem, not an HR one!

If you fail to take prompt, appropriate action, you can face damages, investigations, retaliation claims, and more.

Additionally, under FEHA, you can face liability for failing to prevent harassment, even if the original case doesn't succeed.

Take steps to protect your business today!

https://loom.ly/OfxbTog

Found something on a background check? Don't act on it yet.In California, discovering something concerning in a backgrou...
09/07/2026

Found something on a background check? Don't act on it yet.

In California, discovering something concerning in a background report doesn't mean you can simply rescind the offer and move on. The law requires a formal pre-adverse action process before any final decision is made. Skipping it is one of the most expensive mistakes you can make.

The process exists for a reason, and the consequences are real.

Get the details on the full process here: https://loom.ly/7enlTvs

A fleet might look like a strong asset on paper. But it can carry a significant hidden liability if a substantial portio...
09/04/2026

A fleet might look like a strong asset on paper.

But it can carry a significant hidden liability if a substantial portion of it won't meet the EPA emissions standards before the end of its expected useful life.

If you're buying a trucking company or acquiring a fleet, EPA emissions compliance needs to be on your due diligence checklist... or you risk acquiring stranded assets.

Our transactional team works with buyers, sellers, and advisors in the transportation space to make sure fleet compliance is part of every deal conversation. Before anyone signs on the dotted line.

We unpack this more here: https://loom.ly/67d4cvQ

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Pasadena, CA
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