On Sept. 29, 2025, California Gov. Newsom signed Senate Bill 53, the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act, into law.
California Expands Whistleblower Retaliation Protections for Employees in the AI Sector
When Big Doesn’t Mean Bulletproof: The Importance of Third-Party Service Provider Due Diligence
Leaders charged with safeguarding data privacy and cybersecurity often assume that size equates to security—that large, well-resourced organizations must have airtight defenses against cyberattacks and data breaches. It’s a natural assumption: mature enterprises tend to have robust policies, advanced technology, and deep security teams. Yet, as recent events remind us, even the biggest organizations can
A noose, a workplace, and a court that finally got it right
Imagine this. It’s your employee’s second day on the job. He climb into the cab of truck you’ve assigned him assigned to operate, and hanging from the rearview mirror is a noose.
That’s what happened to Jhalil Croley, a Black heavy-equipment operator working for Frank Road Recycling. He was understandably terrified and reported the incident.
California’s new AI rules under FEHA took effect October 1, 2025
Beginning October 1, 2025, California employers must comply with new Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) regulations on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automated decision systems in hiring and employment. The rules primarily pertain to three compliance areas: bias testing, recordkeeping, and vendor liability. Employers should start preparing now to avoid exposure once
BakerHostetler Shortlisted for <em>Financial Times</em> Innovative Lawyers North America Awards for Fourth Consecutive Year, Fifth Overall
BakerHostetler has been shortlisted for the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers North America Awards in the category of Innovation in AI Strategy for the firm’s work in “Business of Law: Use of Generative AI.” The recognition – for our fourth consecutive year and fifth overall – affirms our commitment to innovation and the strategic adoption of
The EEOC is abdicating its responsibility to transgender workers; employers shouldn’t follow suit
Let’s talk about the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission — the federal agency charged with enforcing our nation’s bedrock employment discrimination laws — which seems more interested in walking away from its duty than leaning into it.
Two recent lawsuits raise serious red flags about how the agency is functioning, or, more accurately, is not functioning.
UPDATE: NLRB Sues California Over Dramatically Expanding State Labor Board’s Powers to Cover Employees Under NLRB’s Exclusive Jurisdiction
On September 30, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law AB 288, which amends the state’s labor law and significantly expands the power of its Public Employment Relations Board (“PERB”) to cover private-sector employees currently under the exclusive jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”).
Under AB 288, PERB can now
UPDATE: NLRB Files Suit Against California for Dramatically Expanding State Labor Board’s Powers to Cover Employees Under NLRB’s Exclusive Jurisdiction
On September 30, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law AB 288, which amends the state’s labor law and significantly expands the power of its Public Employment Relations Board (“PERB”) to cover private-sector employees currently under the exclusive jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”).
Under AB 288, PERB can now
Is a CCPA “Risk Assessment” Required When Using Dashcams?
Key Takeaways
- Outlines basic steps to determine whether a business may need to perform a risk assessment under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in connection with its use of dashcams
- Provide a resource for exploring the basic requirements for conducting and reporting risk assessments
If you have not reviewed the recently approved, updated CCPA
100% healed policy = 100% ADA violation
This one’s for every business who’s ever said to a sick or injured worker, “We can’t bring you back until you’re 100%.”
The EEOC announced a $200,000 settlement with Elon Property Management after it required employees returning from medical leave to provide a doctor’s note saying they could return to work “without restrictions.” Elon also