California Employment Law with Ward Heinrichs

Coaching Moment or Legal Problem? The Line Between HR and the Law

When does a workplace issue need a manager's coaching — and when does it need a lawyer?  On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Employment Law" Podcast, San Di

What Employers Need to Know About DEI Changes in the Workplace

Recent federal changes to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) guidance are reshaping how employers approach hiring, promotions, and workplace policies—and artificial i

California Commission Laws: Employees vs. Independent Contractors

Can independent contractors legally earn commissions in California? The answer is more complicated than you might think. In this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California

Understanding California Commission Pay Laws for Sales Employees

In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "California Employment Law" Podcast, San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs explains how California commission laws impact both

Navigating Multi-State Employment Law: What Employers Need to Know

Managing employees across state lines comes with complex legal challenges — and getting it wrong can be costly. In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "California Employme

What Employers Need to Know About Hiring in California in 2026

Hiring employees in California is becoming more complex in 2026, with new laws impacting everything from job postings to AI-driven hiring tools. In this episode of Big B

California’s New Healthcare Minimum Wage Laws for 2026

California’s healthcare minimum wage landscape is changing in 2026 — and employers need to be ready. In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “California Employment Law” Pod

Joint Employment Law in California

In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "California Employment Law" Podcast, San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs breaks down the complexities of joint employment relationships

New California Employment Laws for 2026

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Employment Law" Podcast with San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs, the conversation continues on the new and evolving Califo

New California Employment Laws 2026: Minimum Wage and More

In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s California Employment Law Podcast, San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs breaks down the upcoming changes to California’s minimum wage la

New California Regulations Address AI Discrimination

In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "California Employment Law" Podcast, San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs discusses the growing impact of artificial intelligence in emp

Navigating Immigration Law in California: Employer & Employee Rights

In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s California Employment Law Podcast, San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs is joined by Christina Liao Tong from The Law Offices of Jane Oa

California Minimum Wage Changes 2025: Health Care and Hospitality Workers

In Part 2 of this Big Blend Radio California Employment Law Podcast series covering Minimum Wage Laws, San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs explores the latest wage increase

California Minimum Wage Law Update 2025

On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s California Employment Law Podcast with attorney Ward Heinrichs, he unpacks key updates in California’s minimum wage laws. From the FA

Are You an Administratively Exempt Employee?

This episode of Big Blend Radio's California Employment Law Podcast, featuring San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs, observes National Administrative Professionals Day and A

Laws Protecting Women in the Workplace

This episode of Big Blend Radio's California Employment Law podcast with San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs focuses on Federal and California Employment Laws that Protect

Employment Law After Trump's DEI Executive Orders

This episode of Big Blend Radio's California Employment Law podcast with San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs focuses on DEI after Trump's DEI executive orders.  Check out

California Workplace Rights During Disasters

This episode of Big Blend Radio's California Employment Law podcast with San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs focuses on California Workplace Rights During Disasters includi

New California Employment Laws for 2025

This episode of Big Blend Radio's California Employment Law podcast with San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs focuses on the new California Employment Laws for 2025. Check o

Holiday Season Employment Law Issues

From sexual harassment and intoxication to wage and hur liability, this episode of Big Blend Radio's California Employment Law podcast with San Diego attorney Ward Heinri