From Prop 22 to tip pooling and wage postings, Ward Heinrichs breaks down key California employment law changes employers must know in 2026.

California’s minimum wage is rising in 2026 . Attorney Ward Heinrichs explains what employers and employees need to know to stay compliant.

San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs explains how Artificial Intelligence is influencing employment practices in California.

San Diego attorneys Ward Heinrichs and Christina Liao Tong share what employers and employees need to know regarding immigration law.

San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs breaks down the latest minimum wage increases for healthcare and hospitality workers in California.

San Diego employment lawyer Ward Heinrichs discusses California’s minimum wage laws and the FAST Recovery Act.

San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs explains what it means to be exempt under California labor law—and what it means for your rights at work.

San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs discusses Federal and California Employment Laws that Protect Women in the Workplace.

San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs talks about employment law for businesses after Trump’s DEI executive orders.

San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs discusses California Workplace and Employee Rights During Disasters.

From minimum wage to paid family leave, employment attorney Ward Heinrichs gives an overview of the new California employment laws for 2025.

San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinriches shares some liability concerns employers should be aware of regarding holiday parties.

San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs gives an overview of Federal and State Acts that are part of California employment law.

San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs discusses the new California Workplace Violence Prevention Act.

San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs discusses California’s workplace leave of absence laws.

San Diego employment attorney Ward Heirnichs gives an overview of California employment laws regarding paid vacation and minimum wage.

From California to England, this expert discussion connects small business with the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries.

San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs goes over California severance, non-compete, and defamation issues.

From litigations and depositions to counterclaims and pleadings, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Employment Law" podcast with attorney Ward Heinrichs Employment Law Office of Ward Heinrichs gives a fun and informative overview of various legal terms that relate to court cases.   Hear Part One & Two in this "Understanding Legalese" Series here: * Part One: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/understanding-legalese-part-1/ * Part Two: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/understanding-legalese-part-two/   Based in San Diego, California, Ward represents both employers and employees in almost all areas of labor law. More: https://bestemploymentattorneysandiego.com/   Ward Heinrichs appears on Big Blend Radio very 4th Wednesday. Follow his podcast appearances here: https://ward-heinrichs-employment-law.podbean.com/  

This episode of Big Blend Radio's California Employment Law podcast with San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs focuses on California Non-Compete Agreements and Contract Clauses, and why employers should not use them given that the state has dramatically increased the penalties for having non-compete clauses in employment-related agreements. Read Ward's article about it here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/california-non-compete-agreements-and-contract-clauses/ Based in San Diego, California, Ward represents both employers and employees in almost all areas of labor law. More: https://bestemploymentattorneysandiego.com/ Ward Heinrichs appears on Big Blend Radio very 4th Wednesday. Follow his podcast appearences here: https://tinyurl.com/675vz9yy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.