The HR Perspective You Won’t Hear Anywhere Else

The Latest includes a brief update on federal and state level news like DOL rewrites contractor rules, states advance retirement and workplace mandates, and courts reset union and biometric liability.

If you work in HR in California, you are not just managing people. You are managing risk. And in 2026, that risk is evolving. What stands out about this year’s employment law changes is not just the volume. It is the direction. California is continuing to raise expectations around transparency, accountability, and how employers use technology in decision-making.

"Dear Ellie" is an advice column from a seasoned HR consultant. Read her advice for an HR pro struggling with managers who lack the time to fill out 30,60, 90 day feedback forms.