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What does every California employment lawyer need to know about the past year’s most significant legal developments?Anth...
22/05/2026

What does every California employment lawyer need to know about the past year’s most significant legal developments?

Anthony J. Oncidi of Proskauer and Andrew H. Friedman of Helmer Friedman will answer that question in the Employment Law Year in Review at CLA’s 42nd Labor and Employment Annual Conference (July 24 in Pasadena). Top cases. Key legislative developments. Practical takeaways you can apply to active matters immediately.

Early bird pricing ends May 29.

The conferences take place July 23–24 at the Hilton Pasadena. Register for Day 1 (Wage and Hour), Day 2 (Labor and Employment Annual Conference), or both: bit.ly/48xeqkk

What cases actually changed California wage-and-hour law this year?At CLA’s 16th Annual Advanced Wage and Hour Conferenc...
22/05/2026

What cases actually changed California wage-and-hour law this year?

At CLA’s 16th Annual Advanced Wage and Hour Conference (July 23 in Pasadena), Rachel Terp of Terp Law and Alexandra Stathopoulos of Orrick present plaintiff-side and management-side perspectives in the Annual Wage and Hour Update — covering the rulings practitioners are relying on, the decisions reshaping litigation strategy, and the statutory developments no employment attorney can afford to miss.

Early bird pricing ends May 29.

The 16th Annual Advanced Wage and Hour Conference (July 23) and 42nd Labor and Employment Annual Conference (July 24) run back-to-back at the Hilton Pasadena. Register for one day or both: bit.ly/48xeqkk

What cases actually changed California wage-and-hour law this year?At CLA’s 16th Annual Advanced Wage and Hour Conferenc...
21/05/2026

What cases actually changed California wage-and-hour law this year?

At CLA’s 16th Annual Advanced Wage and Hour Conference (July 23 in Pasadena), Rachel Terp of Terp Law and Alexandra Stathopoulos of Orrick present plaintiff-side and management-side perspectives in the Annual Wage and Hour Update — covering the rulings practitioners are relying on, the decisions reshaping litigation strategy, and the statutory developments no employment attorney can afford to miss.

Early bird pricing ends May 29.

The 16th Annual Advanced Wage and Hour Conference (July 23) and 42nd Labor and Employment Annual Conference (July 24) run back-to-back at the Hilton Pasadena. Register for one day or both: bit.ly/48xeqkk

Happening Today: Duty or No Duty to AccommodateAssociational disability claims are on the rise—are you prepared?Join Noa...
20/05/2026

Happening Today: Duty or No Duty to Accommodate

Associational disability claims are on the rise—are you prepared?

Join Noah Lebowitz, Katherine Mola, and Wendy Musell for a timely discussion on when employers may be required to provide reasonable accommodations based on an employee’s association with a person with a disability.

In this session, we’ll cover:
- FEHA and ADA interpretations
- Key case law and emerging trends
- What this means for employer obligations

Don’t miss these practical insights to stay ahead of evolving legal standards.

Join today: https://bit.ly/42xXUgr

Early bird registration is now open for CLA’s 42nd Labor and Employment Annual Conference.July 23 at the Hilton Pasadena...
19/05/2026

Early bird registration is now open for CLA’s 42nd Labor and Employment Annual Conference.

July 23 at the Hilton Pasadena. One full day built around California’s evolving wage-and-hour landscape — the cases, the statutes, the mediations, the PAGA landscape, and the judges who are shaping it all.

July 24 at the Hilton Pasadena. A full day covering today’s most pressing employment law issues — landmark case updates, AI in litigation, pay equity, live trial skills, implicit bias frameworks, and more.

The 16th Annual Advanced Wage and Hour Conference (July 23) and 42nd Labor and Employment Annual Conference (July 24) run back-to-back at the Hilton Pasadena. Register for one day or both: bit.ly/48xeqkk

Hear from a distinguished panel of employment law experts tackling the rise of associational disability claims:Noah D. L...
18/05/2026

Hear from a distinguished panel of employment law experts tackling the rise of associational disability claims:

Noah D. Lebowitz – Mediator, arbitrator, and former employment litigator with nearly 30 years of experience, bringing deep knowledge in disability discrimination and medical leave law.

Katie Mola – Deputy General Counsel at PRISM, advising California public agencies on accommodations, compliance, and workplace policy.

Wendy Musell – Nationally recognized employee rights advocate and past President of CELA, with decades of experience litigating discrimination and retaliation cases.

Gain practical insights on how evolving laws impact employers and employees.

Register now: https://bit.ly/42xXUgr

12/05/2026

Still reflecting on an incredible day at this year's Public Sector Conference in Sacramento ✨

We caught up with Katie Mola & Angela J. Reddock-Wright, who mentioned what they liked most from this year's conference. From insightful conversations and impactful sessions, this year’s event was filled with collaboration.

A huge thank you to our speakers, attendees, sponsors, and partners who helped make the day such a success.

See you next year! 👏

Happening TODAYJoin us for a discussion on how implicit bias and intersectional factors shape workplace experiences arou...
07/05/2026

Happening TODAY

Join us for a discussion on how implicit bias and intersectional factors shape workplace experiences around pregnancy, parental leave, and caregiving.

We’ll walk through key moments in the employee lifecycle and uncover where bias can surface and what organizations can do to interrupt it.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights and earn MCLE credit.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4tiOD7F

Webinar: Caregiving at the CenterJoin this timely program on Thursday, May 7 at noon PST exploring how caregiving respon...
06/05/2026

Webinar: Caregiving at the Center

Join this timely program on Thursday, May 7 at noon PST exploring how caregiving responsibilities are reshaping the workplace and legal landscape. The discussion will cover practical strategies for supporting caregivers, advancing inclusion, and navigating related employment law considerations—especially as caregiving increasingly intersects with issues of equity, bias, and workplace policy.

1 hour MCLE credit (including Elimination of Bias credit)
Designed for attorneys, HR professionals, and organizational leaders
Please register in advance here: https://bit.ly/4tiOD7F

Advance registration is required to attend.

Thank you to our generous sponsors for supporting this year’s Public Sector Conference.Happening this Friday, May 1, in ...
29/04/2026

Thank you to our generous sponsors for supporting this year’s Public Sector Conference.

Happening this Friday, May 1, in Sacramento, don’t miss a full day of expert insights on the latest in California public sector labor and employment law. Earn up to 6.25 MCLE credits, attend dynamic sessions, and meet some amazing professionals in the field.

Register now and join us at the Sheraton Grand. https://calawyers.org/event/2026-public-sector-conference/

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