Juneteenth commemorates a pivotal moment in U.S. history—the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1865. Celebrated on June 19, the day marks the end of slavery in the United States and serves as a time to reflect on freedom, justice, equity, and progress. Known in the federal service as Juneteenth National Independence Day, it
This article was originally published in April 2017. The information has been reviewed and is up-to-date as of April 2025.
A newly-elected official is going to want to fill top posts in their organization with persons committed to the official’s vision for the future. In the same way, a top official after a period of
On March 3, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-22-25 mandating that all state agencies and departments under his authority implement a hybrid telework policy with a minimum of four in-person workdays per week by July 1, 2025. The order also urges agencies and departments not under the Governor’s authority to adopt the same
Though technological innovation is always happening, in the past year there has been an almost inescapable reference to a decades-old science fiction term: AI, or Artificial Intelligence. Seen as a watershed moment of research and development in the past, AI is now a buzzword for content creation, software features, and product design. Whether you are
The Fourth Industrial Revolution will be an age of automation and analytics powered by Artificial Intelligence (“AI”). It promises futuristic realities with deep-level analytics, next-level automation, and omnipresent algorithmic workplace monitoring.
As AI tools and technology becomes more affordable and widely available, it is likely that public agencies, like other employers, will adopt AI in
For practicing Muslims, Ramadan began on March 10, 2024, and concludes on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Ramadan is a month in the Islamic calendar devoted to fasting and prayer. Although not all Muslim students participate in fasting during this month, many schools throughout California do serve students who are abstaining from food and drink from
Conducting comprehensive and accurate workplace investigations is an integral part of an employer’s duties. Whether the investigation involves allegations of minor violations of policy or more serious allegations of discrimination or harassment, each instance should be carefully analyzed to ensure all the relevant facts are uncovered so the employer can respond appropriately. If left unaddressed
It was Friday July 5, 2013. I was sitting in my doctor’s office. I was desperately hoping I was fine, but had a sinking feeling I was having a miscarriage. The doctor’s office was packed because it was closed the day before. I was anxious, scared, and had a current of emotions coursing through me.
On October 4, 2023, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (“SB”) 616 into law.
SB 616 amends the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 (Labor Code sections 245-249) to increase the minimum number of paid sick days to which employees, including public employees, are entitled as well as the minimum number of days employees may
This article was originally published in October 2019. The information has been reviewed and is up-to-date as of October 2023.
Many workplaces and schools engage in Halloween celebrations, and with good reason. LCW is no exception:
However, Halloween parties can be scary for risk managers, as they carry the potential to put a few skeletons