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Effective January 1, 2026, California’s AB 692 bans most “stay-or-pay” clauses in employment and offer letters. Employers can no longer include repayment obligations for discretionary upfront payments - including sign-on bonuses, relocation reimbursements, visa-related fees, and training costs - in standard offer letters or employment agreements. With the law now in effect, outdated templates put employers at immediate risk of litigation, including class action lawsuits and r

Sales commissions are a powerful growth tool, and one of the most common areas where compensation plans run into trouble under state wage laws. Many commission conflicts don’t arise because a company intended to underpay its sales team. They arise because the commission plan does not clearly define when a commission is actually earned, or because payment timing, chargeback, and termination provisions are not carefully aligned with that definition. As companies finalize their

If your company operates a website that can be accessed by California residents, you are at risk of being targeted by lawsuits under California’s Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA)—regardless of where your business is located. With courts divided and legislative reform stalled, companies face ongoing legal risks and need to act now to protect themselves. Understanding California’s Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) California’s Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) was enacted in 1967—decad

Growing companies often find themselves caught between two legal needs: the heavyweight expertise of a big law firm and the day-to-day,...