On August 6, 2026, the IRS issued Fact Sheet FS-2026-13, providing its most detailed guidance yet about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s (OBBBA) tax deduction for qualified overtime compensation. The new Fact Sheet identifies frequently asked questions and provides answers related to the deduction. For public agencies, the message is clear: 2026 payroll systems
For a decade or more, the phenomenon of “cancel culture” – sometimes called “accountability culture” – has been the subject of national debate. On one side, institutions explain they have a strong interest in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for their workers and should have the ability to remove individuals who threaten that environment.
Artificial intelligence (“AI”) has quickly evolved from an emerging technology into a tool that many employers use every day. Whether it is screening job applicants, drafting performance evaluations, summarizing workplace investigations, or assisting with policy development, AI is becoming increasingly integrated into public-sector operations.
California policymakers have taken notice. Earlier this year, Governor Gavin Newsom
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
Many California public agencies staff summer camps and other recreation activities with seasonal employees, teen workers, coaches, and temporary supervisors.
Below is a short staffing checklist to review before the first day of camp, or before recreation activities commence.
1. Identify Mandated Reporters
Under Penal Code section 11165.7, mandated reporters include an administrator of
Public agencies often find themselves caught between two important obligations: protecting confidential information and fulfilling legal requirements for transparency. Questions commonly arise about when—and how much—sensitive information can be redacted without running afoul of the law. This blog post addresses some of the most common redaction scenarios involving California Public Records Act (“CPRA”) requests, union