In June 2026, a federal judge overseeing the closely watched Mobley v. Workday case signaled that she would allow California discrimination claims against the software company to move forward by largely denying Workday’s motion to dismiss. U.S. District Judge Rita Lin rejected arguments that state anti-discrimination laws should not reach hiring decisions made through an out-of-state platform. The case, which centers on allegations that Workday's AI-powered screening tools disadvantaged … [Read more...]
Physician Compensation and Stark Law Violations: When Hospital Employment Arrangements Cross the Line
In March 2026, a federal judge in Tennessee denied Erlanger Health System's motion to dismiss a Department of Justice complaint alleging that the Chattanooga-based hospital spent seven years compensating employed physicians well above fair market value to secure their referrals. The case originated as a qui tam lawsuit filed by Erlanger's former Chief Compliance Officer and former Chief Financial Officer. The government alleges that some Erlanger physicians were paid two to three times the … [Read more...]
Outlook: 2026 laws change the scene for California workers
California workers will gain rights and protections in 2026 as new California employment laws take effect.Changes run the gamut from a higher minimum wage to protected time off for victims of a violent crime, reflecting a broad update to California employment laws in 2026.Here’s a synopsis of noteworthy California employment law changes by category:Pay and other compensation The annual minimum wage adjustment for inflation means a bump to $16.90 an hour … [Read more...]
New California Law Empowers Employees With Information on State and Federal Rights
A new California employee rights law, SB 294, recently signed by the governor and effective in February 2026, aims to keep workers’ rights front and center.A flurry of federal executive orders in 2025 has made it difficult for both employers and employees to understand how best to comply with existing law or recognize when rights are violated, according to a fact sheet from state Sen. Eloise Gómez Reyes, D-San Bernardino, who sponsored the bill.“This confusion over state and federal laws … [Read more...]
California Bill AB 692 Targets “Stay or Pay” Employment Agreements
According to the American Economic Liberties Project, approximately one in 10 workers have employment agreements that require them to repay routine job training costs if they leave their position before a specified period ends.Beginning next year, these so-called “stay-or-pay” agreements would largely be prohibited in California under AB 692, legislation that was sent to Governor Gavin Newsom on Sept. 23.Critics argue that stay-or-pay agreements restrict worker mobility by effectively … [Read more...]
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