Legal Notes

A recent decision from the Public Employment Relations Board provides clarity for employers struggling to balance the need for strict confidentiality with the due process rights of the accused and union requests for information, particularly in cases of sexual harassment.

Though California cities cannot predict or prevent the next disaster, they can take steps to maximize preparedness and build capacity.

Few technologies have overtaken cities as quickly as that of dockless bicycles and scooters, and these devices have proved difficult for cities to regulate.

Public agencies need to understand if and how the new law might apply to them and which of their day-to-day advertising, partnership and online activities might bring them under its purview.

A look at local zoning and safety regulations that cities may adopt and apply to firearms retailers.

A recent court decision offers clarification on which standards and regulations apply to which government

Prevailing wage laws have changed again. Because prevailing wage requirements apply to all public works contracts over $1,000, these new requirements will apply to the vast majority of municipal…

Local agency employees’ personal accounts and devices may be subject to the state’s Public Records Act.

State and federal laws expressly protect a person’s transgender status.