Stokes Wagner Law Firm

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Fluent In Hospitality

Our industry-savvy professionals have the skills and experience to help you appropriately manage your labor and employment legal needs.

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Our clients are everywhere so our team operates from six locations to best serve your needs. And because you operate 24/7, so do we.

Hospitality News

Our legal professionals share insight on new or updated state and federal laws and how they could impact your hospitality operations. New publications are posted weekly.

NLRB Reinstates 2020 Joint Employer Standard, Formally Withdrawing Broader 2023 Rule

March 19, 2026

Michael J. D'Angelo

Category: Legal Updates

March 18, 2026 — The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued a final rule that withdraws the never-implemented 2023 joint e... Read more

SB 617: New 2026 Requirements for California WARN Act Notices

March 19, 2026

Dina A. Issagholi

Category: Legal Updates

California employers implementing mass layoffs, relocations, or business closures in 2026 should be aware of updated notice requirem... Read more

California Senate Bill 261: Unpaid Wage Judgments

March 12, 2026

Omar Hernandez

Category: Legal Updates

On October 13, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 261 (SB 261) into law, strengthening enforcement of unpaid ... Read more

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