Sometimes the best leaders are forged in failure. John Tallichet of Specialty Restaurants shares how leaders must be allowed to make mistakes - this is the only way people learn, and leaders have a learning curve as well. This video was taken during the Prosper Forum in August

💡 Why HR Might Be the Hardest Job in the C-Suite Most people think of HR as the “soft” seat in the C-suite—but in reality, it’s one of the hardest. While CFOs and COOs have metrics and formulas, HR operates in the gray: the messy, unpredictable world of people. From navigating

When Should Your California Business Hire an HR Professional? Running a business in California means juggling a lot—but when do HR responsibilities become too much to handle on your own? Here are key signs it’s time to bring in an HR professional: ✅ Approaching 50 Employees –

What’s a “Clopening” Shift — and Are They Legal in California? Ever heard of a clopening shift? It’s when an employee closes late at night and then opens early the next morning — often with just a few hours of rest in between. While clopening shifts are generally legal under

Headless PAGA Cases - What CA Employers Need To Know A “headless PAGA” case arises when a plaintiff bringing a PAGA action drops their individual claims—often to avoid arbitration under an agreement requiring individual claims to be arbitrated—and proceeds only with

Webinar: Opening & Scaling Restaurants in California + 2025 PAGA Update Missed the Zaller Law Group Employers Summit in Los Angeles? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Join our live online webinar to hear insights from top California restaurant leaders. In this replay, Jeff

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The I-9 Mistake That Almost Cost Them An employer thought they were doing everything right… until they realized every new hire had completed the Spanish version of Form I-9. The problem? That version is only valid for employers in Puerto Rico. For everyone else, the English

No one wants to work in Downtown LA anymore. Will skyscrapers be used for housing? latimes.com/business/story…

No surprise LA isn’t building apartments: endless regulations + eviction rules that protect non-paying tenants. latimes.com/business/story…

⏱️ 30 minutes this week could save you millions next year. An HR lead recently ran a quick payroll audit and caught two small issues—before they escalated into a potential seven-figure PAGA lawsuit. I break down the exact 5-step, 30-minute audit you can run this week to protect

Employers in California are facing a new legal challenge: “headless PAGA” cases. In this video, I break down how plaintiffs are trying to get around arbitration agreements by filing these types of claims, why the California Supreme Court is now reviewing the issue, and what this

The 72-Hour Rule Every California Employer Must Know Here’s a scenario I see too often: An employee resigns without giving 72 hours’ notice. The employer assumes they can wait until the “next payroll cycle” to cut the final check. ❌ Under California law, that’s a costly

California employers: want peace of mind in just 30 minutes? Run this quick payroll compliance audit ⬇️ 1. Meal/Rest Timing Sweep 2. Premium Pay Check 3. Expense Reimbursements 4. Wage Statement Scan 5. Document the Fix I explain each step here: californiaemploymentlawreport.com/2025/09/the-5-…

Strong employee retention doesn't just boost performance—it also minimizes litigation risks. Keep a close eye on turnover and address issues quickly to foster a respectful, collaborative culture. Even the most talented employees can impact morale negatively if they stir up

Think you know which employment laws Governor Newsom will sign for 2026? Test your knowledge of California politics and workplace law. Prizes include: A ZLG Yeti cooler backpack, exclusive swag, and of course… bragging rights! Submit your picks by October 10, 2025, by midnight

New 2026 employment law requirements for California are here. Governor Gavin Newsom has made his final decisions on this year’s stack of employment bills — and the result is another sweeping round of compliance changes for California employers. From wage equity and paid family

More than ten years after the Brinker decision, employers across California are still getting hit with expensive lawsuits over meal and rest breaks. Why? Because compliance isn’t just about what’s written in your handbook—it’s about what happens every single shift on the floor.

“California’s business community was drowning in employment lawsuits,” says Anthony Zaller. “But the 2024 PAGA reforms finally brought some relief to California employers.” On July 1, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed major PAGA reform into law — giving California employers

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁: 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿 Governor Newsom has signed major new laws that will reshape how businesses operate in 2026. From wage