California law guarantees all workers the right to fresh, pure drinking water during working hours, provided free of charge by their employers—a fundamental protection that’s especially important for agricultural and outdoor workers.
If you work in agriculture, landscaping, or other outdoor industries in California, understanding your right to clean water is essential for your health
WIRTW #766: the ’empathy’ edition
Forty years ago this week, the world came together. On July 13, 1985, Live Aid united millions across borders—not out of politics, but out of compassion. No cynicism. No culture wars. Just humanity responding to suffering.
Can you imagine that happening today?
In a time when empathy is mocked as weakness and “America First” is
Avoiding Discrimination Claims: The Employer’s Guide to Compliant Hiring and Terminations
Hiring and terminating employees are two of the most critical decisions an employer can make. These moments define workplace culture, shape legal risk, and directly affect an organization’s reputation.
Unfortunately, they are also common sources of human rights complaints under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Whether due to a lack of awareness or rushed processes, employers often
Changes to the UK immigration rules – what employers should do
Immigration is currently a key area of focus for the UK government as shown by the publication of the “Restoring Control Over the Immigration System” white paper published on 12 May 2025 (“the White Paper”) and the references to immigration included within the government’s policy paper, “the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy” published on 23 June
Strollers and stouts can coexist: making the case for family-friendly breweries
There’s a growing trend in craft beer: no kids allowed.
Forest City Brewery, for example, recently banned guests under 16. They cite too many safety issues involving unsupervised toddlers and distracted parents.
They’re not alone. Breweries across the country are shifting to adults-only policies… or at least adults-only hours.
I get it. Staff shouldn’t
Court Sanctions Pillow Guy’s Lawyers
In the aftermath of the 2020 election, the MyPillow CEO, Michael Lindell lodged claims of fraud against Eric Coomer, former executive at Domino Voting Systems. Mr. Lindell was a very vocal supporter of Donald Trump’s claims that the 2020 election had been stolen. Cooper Then sued Lindell for defamation. In June, a jury agreed with
When your top talent drops the leg on your trade secrets…
Carma HoldCo—the company behind the Real American Beer concept—is laying the legal smackdown on two of its former execs, Chad Bronstein and Nicole Cosby.
Real American Beer is the light lager co-founded by wrestling legend Hulk Hogan. It’s got a red-white-and-blue brand identity, a distribution deal with Walmart, and is being billed as the “official
When Time and Half Is Not Enough: Are You Being Paid Enough Overtime?
Many California workers who receive overtime pay may actually be owed more money than they’re getting. The problem often lies in how employers calculate the “regular rate” of pay – the foundation for determining overtime compensation.
Understanding Your True Regular Rate
Under California law, many workers are entitled to overtime pay at one and one-half
Beyond Bias: California Sets a New Standard for Regulating AI in the Workplace
As employers around the globe are increasingly looking to leverage AI and AI-adjacent automation in their recruiting and personnel processes, California has stepped onto the scene. On June 27, 2025, the California Civil Rights Council approved several changes to the regulations issued under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), expressly targeting employment
Being a workplace star doesn’t excuse bad behavior. In fact, it demands more accountability, not less.
Teenage football phenom Lamine Yamal made headlines for all the wrong reasons this weekend. At his 18th birthday party, he allegedly hired people with dwarfism as entertainment, prompting widespread public backlash and legal complaints from disability rights organizations. The accusation: dehumanizing behavior that treats the disabled as props for amusement is discriminatory and undermines basic