Author: Melonie S. Jordan

What Does the California Attorney General’s New Investigative CCPA Sweep Mean for California Employers?

On July 14, 2023, the California Attorney General announced an investigative sweep targeting CCPA compliance efforts by “large California employers.” The Attorney General’s Office sent inquiry letters to the large California employers “requesting information on the companies’ compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) with respect to the personal information of employees and job applicants.” The CCPA did not...

EEOC, Other Federal Agencies Set the Pace for Employers Using AI in the Workplace

It is safe to say that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) went mainstream in 2023. With the widening acceptance of AI, dozens of industries have raced to adopt the technology into various operations at a staggering pace – including adopting AI in human resources (HR) processes in the workplace. But, employers and HR departments should keep pace with federal...

Unlimited PTO in California – Is This Actually a Good Idea to Retain Employees?

The COVID-19 pandemic sparked an ongoing upheaval in the California (and greater U.S.) labor market. Extensive job losses early in the pandemic have led to a tight labor market, which arose in part due to the phenomenon now known as the Great Resignation. With employees resigning from positions at a record rate, employers are left scrambling to retain and recruit...