California Court Holds Supervisors Are Not Individually Liable for Whistleblower Retaliation

A newly published California Court of Appeal decision provides important clarification for employers and managers facing whistleblower-retaliation claims under Labor Code section 1102.5: supervisors cannot be held personally liable for retaliation under the statute. On September 28, 2026, the First District Court of Appeal issued its published decision…

California Employers: Minimum Wage Is Going Up Again in 2027

With January approaching, now is a good time for employers to review their hourly pay rates, exempt employee salaries, employee classifications, and applicable local or industry-specific requirements. Effective January 1, 2027, California’s statewide minimum wage will increase from $16.90 to $17.40 per hour for all employers, regardless of…