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October 21, 2025

California Extends Rehiring Protections for Some Employees Laid-Off Because of COVID to Jan. 1, 2027

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On October 3, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 858 into law, which amends Labor Code section 2810.8 by extending the sunset date of the recall and reinstatement rights for certain employees...
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October 20, 2025

California Expands Pay Data Reporting Obligations Under SB 464

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On October 13, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 464 into law as part of California’s broader effort to advance pay equity and transparency. SB 464 amends Government Code section 12999 and...
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October 15, 2025

AB 692 Limits Repayment Clauses in Employment Contracts

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Assembly Bill (AB) 692 was enrolled on October 13, 2025. The law adds Section 16608 to the Business and Professions Code and Section 926 to the Labor Code. AB 692 applies to employment contracts entered into on or after...
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October 14, 2025

Karen Kirollos Expands Employment Litigation and Business Litigation Team at Payne & Fears

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Karen Kirollos has joined Payne & Fears LLP as an Associate in the firm’s Employment Litigation and Business Litigation Group. Known for her strategic thinking and meticulous preparation, Karen brings valuable...
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September 20, 2025

Immediate Changes to H-1B Rules – What Employers Need to Know

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This is an urgent update regarding a Presidential Proclamation issued yesterday that will have immediate impacts on H-1B applicants.  The order introduces a new restriction on the entry and reentry of H-1B visa holders....
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August 29, 2025

Cliff White Expands Insurance Litigation Team at Payne & Fears

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Cliff White has joined Payne & Fears LLP as Counsel in the firm’s Insurance Litigation Group, with his extensive background expected to extend into the Business and Employment Groups as well. With more than 25 years of...
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August 26, 2025

Employee Mobility and Confidential Information: Key Issues to Consider When Onboarding and Offboarding Employees (RSVP)

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A company can reduce legal risk by adopting strong policies and procedures when onboarding an employee from a competitor. Similarly, when offboarding, there are several measures companies should consider to prevent theft of...
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August 21, 2025

Thirteen Payne & Fears Attorneys Honored by Best Lawyers

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Congratulations to the 13 Payne & Fears attorneys included in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers In America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®. Attorneys have been recognized in the following practice areas: The Best...
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August 21, 2025

NLRB’s Structure is Likely Unconstitutional Holds the Fifth Circuit in Win for SpaceX

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On August 19, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit — the federal court that hears appeals from federal trial courts in Texas, Mississippi, and Louisiana — held that statutory removal protections for NLRB...
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July 10, 2025

Employers: How You Present an Arbitration Agreement Is Just as Important as What the Agreement Says

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Employers in California often present new employees with an arbitration agreement, usually at onboarding. Employers often — or at least they should — take great care when drafting arbitration agreements to ensure they...
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July 8, 2025

Payne & Fears Secures $1.9 Million in Defense Costs for Homebuilder Client in Summary Judgment Win Against Insurer

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On July 1, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California entered summary judgment in favor of a national homebuilder against its insurance company, United Specialty Insurance Company (“USIC”),...
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June 30, 2025

Payne & Fears Attorney Leila Narvid Named as a 2025 Northern California Super Lawyer

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We congratulate Payne & Fears attorney Leila Narvid for being named a 2025 Northern California Super Lawyer in Employment Litigation: Defense....
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