We invite you to review our newly-posted September 2014 California Employment Law Notes, a comprehensive review of the latest and most significant developments in California employment law. The highlights include:
- Franchisor Is Not Liable For Franchisee’s Alleged Sexual Harassment Of Its Employee,
- Employer Properly Deducted Hours From Exempt Employee’s Leave Bank,
- Police Officer’s ADHD Was Not A Disability Within The Meaning Of The ADA,
- Alleged Whistleblower Could Proceed With Wrongful Termination Claim,
- LAPD Officer Properly Prevailed In FLSA Anti-Retaliation Claim,
- Employees Could Proceed With Malicious Prosecution Action Against Former Employer’s Counsel,
- Trial Court Should Not Have Denied Class Certification To Employees Seeking Reimbursement For Cell Phone Charges,
- Alzheimer’s Patients Are Not Liable For Injuries They May Inflict On Home Health Care Workers,
- Unfair Competition Claim Against Trucking Company Is Not Preempted By Federal Law,
- FedEx Drivers Are Employees Not Independent Contractors, and
- Employees Of Electrical/Gas Company Are Not Entitled To Off-Duty Meal Periods.