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Dana Silva is the update co-author of chapter 15, “Litigation.” She is an associate at Saul Ewing LLP in Century City. Her current practice focuses primarily on commercial litigation, but she also has years of experience representing employers in all types of employment litigation.

“PFAS” is an acronym for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a family of thousands of widely used manmade chemicals that resist grease, oil, water and heat. PFAS has been used in firefighting foams, protective coatings and stain-resistant garments and carpets. PFAS are mobile and persistent; they...

As always, the State Legislature had much to say about employers in the state. While the new laws impose expansive obligations on employers, it could have been worse: many onerous laws either did not pass or were not signed by the Governor. Except as indicated below, the new laws become effective...