Monthly Archives: April 2025
California Affirms Support of DEI Policies
Upon assuming office, President Trump issued an Executive Order aimed at ending federal support for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Following the action from the Trump Administration, more than a dozen states, including California, responded by affirming their intent to support DEI policies. Sixteen states joined to issue Multi-State Guidance Concerning Diversity, Equity,… Read More »
California May See Another Fast-Food Minimum Wage Hike—What Employers Need to Know
On February 27, 2025, the California Globe reported another minimum wage hike for the state’s fast-food industry within the next few months. As of early 2025, California’s minimum wage for qualifying fast-food workers is $20.00 per hour—by far the highest of any state in the country. Employers in the fast-food industry should prepare for… Read More »
School in California Pays $17,000 to Resolve Age Discrimination Allegations
On March 7, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that Washington Unified School District—a district in Fresno, California—has agreed to pay $17,000 to resolve an age discrimination case. The EEOC argued in its Charge against the District that an employee’s age was a factor in his discharge. This settlement has important implications… Read More »