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Paid sick leave remains one of the most complex and frequently debated workplace issues in California, particularly under the state’s Healthy Workplace, Healthy Families Act. For employers, the challenge is striking a balance between complying with strict legal protections and maintaining effective attendance policies.
Six gubernatorial hopefuls took center stage at Fresno State’s Resnick Student Union on Wednesday, each charged with answering the question of how rural Californians can keep a roof over their heads and gas in their cars in the nation’s most expensive state.
Private construction firms across California are being urged to revisit their contracts following a major shift in payment rules that took effect January 1, 2026. The change caps retention on most private works projects at 5%, aligning them with standards long applied to public construction and effectively ending the traditional 10% retainage practice that has defined the industry for decades.
