We invite you to review our newly posted May 2011 California Employment Law Notes — a comprehensive review of the latest and most significant developments in California employment law. The highlights include:
- State Limitations On Arbitration Agreements Are Preempted By Federal Law
- State Farm Had No Duty To Defend Employer Against Employee’s Sexual Battery Claim
- Class Certification Was Properly Denied To Retail Store Managers
- Employees May Have Committed A Crime By Violating Employer’s Computer Use Policy
- Engineer Of Iranian Descent Can Proceed With Race And National Origin Discrimination Claims
- Jury Should Have Been Instructed That Employer Had Burden Of Proof On FMLA Reinstatement Claim
- Telecommunications Installer’s Disability Discrimination Claim Was Properly Dismissed On Summary Judgment
- Employee With Bipolar Disorder Who Threatened Co-Workers Was Not Discriminated Against On The Basis Of Her Disability
- Employee Who Complained Orally About FLSA Violation Is Protected From Retaliation