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How to Draft an Enforceable Non-Compete Agreement for Employees in California After SB 699 and AB 1076

California has effectively banned employee non-compete agreements for decades, and SB 699 (effective Jan. 1, 2024) and AB 1076 (effective Jan. 1, 2024) further tighten enforcement and employer exposure. These new laws expand remedies, reinforce extraterritorial reach, and create new notice obligations for employers with California employees. This article explains how to draft enforceable California […]

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How to Draft a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) That Meets California SB 553 for Multi-Location Employers

Business and Corporate Security / Jack Gilbert

California SB 553 requires most California employers to adopt a written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) and begin maintaining a violent-incident log by July 1, 2024. Multi-location employers face added complexity because the WVPP must be implemented at each worksite and coordinated across different operational realities. This article explains how to draft a compliant WVPP

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How to Comply With California SB 553 Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Requirements for Law Firms in 2026

California Politics & Policy / Jack Gilbert

California’s SB 553 requires most California employers—including law firms—to implement a written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) and maintain a related violent incident log by July 1, 2024, with ongoing training and recordkeeping in 2026. In 2026, Cal/OSHA enforcement risk is practical and immediate for firms with front-desk operations, client intake, and contentious matters. This

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