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California employers are fast approaching another important compliance deadline under the state's workplace violence prevention law.

By July 1, employers with 10 or more employees must provide annual workplace violence prevention training to staff and review their workplace violence prevention plan. Here's what's required to avoid possible expensive penalties for non-compliance.

The Trump administration has stepped up its campaign against corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and "reverse discrimination," announcing settlements and lawsuits against notable employers such as Nike as well as smaller companies.

The new push is being conducted under President Trump's executive order and EEOC guidance declaring DEI programs and reverse discrimination illegal. Since 2025, the Department of Justice and the EEOC have been targeting employers for these violations, alongside typical workplace discrimination claims involving gender, race and religion.

The new focus has added to employers' potential liability, and the financial consequences can be significant for those sued.

A growing number of California businesses are finding themselves accused of "wiretapping" website visitors because of common online tracking tools many companies never realized were operating on their websites.

The lawsuits stem from the California Invasion of Privacy Act, or CIPA, a 1967 law originally written to combat telephone wiretapping and electronic eavesdropping. According to legal analyses and law firms tracking the litigation trend, demand letters often seek settlements ranging from roughly $15,000 to $40,000. Here's what's happening and why your firm could be targeted next.

California construction firms must now account for a major shift in how retention payments are handled on private projects. Senate Bill 61, which took effect Jan. 1, 2026, capped retention at 5% on most private commercial construction projects in the state, halving what had long been the standard 10% withholding.

For companies that operate vehicle fleets, one serious traffic accident can trigger consequences far beyond repair bills and insurance claims. A single incident involving a company driver can disrupt operations, damage customer relationships, attract regulatory scrutiny and, in severe cases, threaten a company's financial stability if a lawsuit exceeds policy limits.

Artificial intelligence has rapidly become a standard tool in recruiting, résumé screening and workforce management. But as employers expand their use of AI-driven hiring systems, states are moving quickly to regulate how those tools are used, especially when they may discriminate against protected classes. 

The result is an increasingly complex patchwork of laws that creates significant compliance risks for employers.

Many older adults value the independence that comes with driving. For seniors, getting behind the wheel often represents freedom, confidence and connection to daily life. However, there comes a time when it's necessary to hang up the car keys for the safety of both the driver and the public, particularly when cognitive decline becomes a concern.

Now researchers at Florida Atlantic University have come up with a way to detect early cognitive decline by installing sensors in vehicles that monitor subtle changes in driving habits long before more obvious symptoms appear. Their findings offer hope for earlier detection and support for older adults and their families.

Seniors who have serious medical conditions may soon get faster access to promising new medical devices thanks to a new federal initiative announced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Food and Drug Administration.

The new program aims to shorten the time it takes for Medicare to cover certain breakthrough medical devices after they receive FDA approval. In some cases, coverage could begin in as little as 60 to 90 days instead of taking a year or longer.

The program could be a lifesaver for many seniors living with serious conditions.

For many older Americans living on a fixed income, paying for health care can feel overwhelming. Even with Medicare coverage, premiums, deductibles, prescription drug costs and copays can quickly add up.

The good news is that several federal and state programs are available to help seniors and people with disabilities pay for Medicare-related expenses. Unfortunately, many people who qualify either do not know these programs exist or assume they do not qualify.

A new Medicare pilot program that would have expanded insurance coverage for popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs has been delayed indefinitely after no Part D insurers agreed to participate. However, seniors may still gain temporary access to lower-cost obesity medications through a separate government-funded "bridge" program scheduled to start on July 1.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services extended the GLP-1 Bridge program from six months to 18 months ending Dec. 31, 2027. How will the program work?

Construction firms are facing growing pressure from rising liability insurance costs, and one major factor behind the trend is the rapid growth of third-party litigation funding and so-called "nuclear verdicts."

The consequences can be severe for construction firms. Higher claims costs are driving up premiums for general liability, commercial auto, umbrella and excess liability coverage. Insurers are also tightening underwriting standards and, in some cases, reducing available limits.

We love our dogs. In 2025, there were nearly 90 million dogs living in U.S. households, meaning that nearly half of all households had one. 

Why do we let these furry four-legged friends into our lives? For most people, it's companionship as well as an excellent burglar alarm.  But there are other advantages to having a dog, including many health benefits to you and your family.