Week@Work

COMPLIMENTARY WEEKLY UPDATE

Week@Work

Every Monday, a short, practical briefing on what California employers need to know this week. No charge, no signup, no email required.

Episode 32

September 21, 2026

Week@Work updates California employers on the most important legal news from the prior week. At the national level, we examine the EEOC’s new push encouraging workers to bring claims of anti-American discrimination and an NLRB ruling ordering the reinstatement of a tech employee fired after raising workplace concerns. In California, the Ninth Circuit upholds an $8 million verdict for employees denied religious accommodations, Drybar managers bring a new misclassification lawsuit, and a former employee on Shrinking alleges sexual misconduct, wage violations and retaliation. And our bizarre case of the week involves an IRS manager whose falling-out with her goddaughter triggered an investigation that uncovered considerably more than a family feud.

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Episode 1

February 16, 2026

This episode highlights how off-duty conduct and social media activity are increasingly driving real employment decisions—making clear that employers need thoughtful, well-defined policies in place. It also underscores that the biggest risks remain familiar but costly—misclassification, wage and hour violations, and retaliation—where small compliance gaps continue to fuel significant litigation exposure.

Episode 32

September 21, 2026

Week@Work updates California employers on the most important legal news from the prior week. At the national level, we examine the EEOC’s new push encouraging workers to bring claims of anti-American discrimination and an NLRB ruling ordering the reinstatement of a tech employee fired after raising workplace concerns. In California, the Ninth Circuit upholds an $8 million verdict for employees denied religious accommodations, Drybar managers bring a new misclassification lawsuit, and a former employee on Shrinking alleges sexual misconduct, wage violations and retaliation. And our bizarre case of the week involves an IRS manager whose falling-out with her goddaughter triggered an investigation that uncovered considerably more than a family feud.

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