News and Insights

1.25.24

"Wage Increases And Workers' Rights: A Deep Dive Into California's New Laws"

Laura Worsinger, Char Carne, and Jasmina Aragon authored the HR.com article, "Wage Increases And Workers' Rights: A Deep Dive Into California's New Laws."

5.14.24

EEOC Unveils its Final Rule Implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

On April 19, 2024, the EEOC unveiled its final rule implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). This regulation goes into effect June 18, 2024. This final rule requires covered employers to…

8.28.23

EEOC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)

On August 11, 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published proposed regulations in the Federal Register for implementing the PWFA. The EEOC has invited the public to comment…

7.19.23

The California Supreme Court Rules on PAGA Standing

On July 17, 2023, the California Supreme Court issued an opinion in Erik Adolph v. Uber Technologies, Inc., settling the issue of whether a Plaintiff’s non-individual PAGA claims must be dismissed if…

12.01.23

New 2024 California Employment Laws & How Businesses Can Protect Themselves

In recent years, the California legislature focused on employment regulations dealing with the pandemic and the impact of illness in the workplace. For 2024, the emphasis shifted to strengthening…

12.20.22

New 2023 Employment Laws & How Businesses Can Protect Themselves

Even with the COVID-19 pandemic receding, laws continued to be enacted or extended focused on employee leave and health and safety in the workplace in 2022. Expansion of the California Family Rights…

8.21.23

Jasmina Aragon Sits In on the Daily Journal's Brief Conversations Podcast Discussing California's Meal and Rest Break Violations

Jasmina Aragon served as a featured guest on the Daily Journal Brief Conversations podcast, "California's Meal & Rest Break Violations Challenges, Consequences & Strategies." In the episode, Aragon…

1.10.24

Seven Dykema Attorneys Listed as Southern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2024

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that three of its Los Angeles-based attorneys were named to the 2024 Super Lawyers list by Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine.

8.17.23

194 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 194 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024 guide and the Best…

10.26.23

Char’s Corner: Key California Labor Law Insights for Employers (Session 2)

This program will discuss the California Fair Pay Act, California’s Salary History Ban, S.B. 1162 and Pay Data Reporting to the California Civil Rights Department (CRD).

6.29.23

Char’s Corner: Key California Labor Law Insights for Employers (Session 1)

This program will discuss the laws regarding meal and rest breaks and tips and tricks for avoiding penalties and litigation. Char will be joined by Dykema associate Jasmina Aragon.

12.14.22

Sean Darke and Jasmina Aragon to Serve as Featured Speakers in Illinois Chamber Wage And Hour Program

Sean Darke and Jasmina Aragon will serve as featured speakers for the Illinois Chamber of Commerce program, “Wage and Hour Issues to Watch Out For in 2023: For Illinois and California Employers,” on…