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#MeToo

Court Reverses $10 Million Sexual Harassment Verdict Due To Judge’s “Bizarre Comments”November 2023 California Employment Law Notes View More…

ADA

EEOC Releases New Employer Guidance On Pregnant Workers Fairness ActLayoffs Accelerate As Employers Struggle with Record Inflation View More…

ADEA

Layoffs Accelerate As Employers Struggle with Record InflationLos Angeles Jury Awards $15.4 Million To Former LA Times Columnist View More…

Affirmative Action

City Violated Title VII By Discarding Results Of Test That Disparately Impacted MinoritiesSupreme Court Rules Against the City of New Haven in Highly Publicized Reverse Discrimination Case: What Does Ricci vs. DeStefano Mean For Employers? View More…

Age Discrimination

San Diego Jury “Goes Nuclear” With $11 Million Verdict in Workplace Discrimination CaseNovember 2023 California Employment Law Notes View More…

Anti-SLAPP

What Would John Wilkes Booth Do? Mandatory COVID Vaxes for ActorsMay 2024 California Employment Law Notes View More…

Appeal

November 2023 California Employment Law NotesEmployee’s Meal and Rest Break PAGA Claims Survive Summary Judgment View More…

Appellate Court

For At Least One Employer, Reliance on an Outdated Arbitration Agreement Proved to be a Losing GambleYou Can’t Spell “Aggrieved Employees” Without an “I”: PAGA Claims Cannot be Headless View More…

Arbitration

For At Least One Employer, Reliance on an Outdated Arbitration Agreement Proved to be a Losing Gamble6 Reasons Why Arbitration Offers Equitable Resolutions (Law360) View More…

Arbitration Agreements

For At Least One Employer, Reliance on an Outdated Arbitration Agreement Proved to be a Losing GambleThe Headless PAGA Saga Continues View More…

Arbitration provision

For At Least One Employer, Reliance on an Outdated Arbitration Agreement Proved to be a Losing GambleAnother Arbitration Agreement Bites the Dust! View More…

Articles

California Updates Paid Sick Leave FAQs: What Employers Need to KnowWest Hollywood Wins The Gold Medal For Highest Minimum Wage In The Nation -- $19.08! View More…

Artificial Intelligence

“Somebody’s Watching Me” – What You Need to Know About California’s Proposed AI Employee Surveillance LawsCalifornia Takes Steps to Regulate the Use of AI for "Significant Employment Decisions" View More…

Attorney's Fees

May 2024 California Employment Law NotesPlaintiff’s Attorneys Denied Additional Interest On Attorneys’ Fees View More…

Background Investigations

Lawyer-Investigators Recover Attorneys’ Fees Following Successful Anti-SLAPP MotionCalifornia’s Civil Rights Department Adds More Detail to Regulations Regarding Consideration of Applicants’ Criminal History View More…

Bankruptcy

PAGA Debt Not Dischargeable in BankruptcyDistributors Not Liable For Unpaid Wages Of Agricultural Workers View More…

Base Compensation

November 2023 California Employment Law NotesSeptember 2023 California Employment Law Notes View More…

Bonus Compensation

Employer Improperly Delayed Pay To Employees Terminated After Onset Of COVID-19January 2023 California Employment Law Notes View More…

Breach of Contract

November 2023 California Employment Law NotesEmployees Were Properly Awarded $7.2 Million For Employer’s Breach Of Contract View More…

Cal. Lab. Code § 1102.5(b)

Duck and Cover! Two New “Nuclear Verdicts” Put California Employers On AlertIn a Surprise Move, California Enacts Boatload of New Pro-Employer Laws – Nah, Just Kidding, It’s Going to be More Burdensome than Ever! View More…

California Code of Civil Procedure

Attorneys Who “Severely Over-Litigated” Wage Claims Were Still Entitled to Reasonable FeesCalifornia Places Third on Annual “Judicial Hellholes” List! View More…

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

September 2023 California Employment Law Notes View More…

California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement

“Somebody’s Watching Me” – What You Need to Know About California’s Proposed AI Employee Surveillance LawsCalifornia Updates Paid Sick Leave FAQs: What Employers Need to Know View More…

California Employment Law Notes

March 2025 California Employment Law NotesEmployees Who Recovered $140,000 Were Entitled To $200,000 In Fees/Costs View More…

California Labor & Employment Law

“Somebody’s Watching Me” – What You Need to Know About California’s Proposed AI Employee Surveillance LawsMarch 2025 California Employment Law Notes View More…

California Labor and Workforce Development Agency

“Somebody’s Watching Me” – What You Need to Know About California’s Proposed AI Employee Surveillance LawsChamber of Commerce Challenges California Ban on “Captive Audience” Meetings View More…

California Labor Code

“Somebody’s Watching Me” – What You Need to Know About California’s Proposed AI Employee Surveillance LawsThe Headless PAGA Saga Continues View More…

California Labor Code Section 201

No Final Paycheck Due After End Of Temporary Assignment View More…

California Labor Code Section 202

July 2022 California Employment Law NotesMeal/Rest Break Premium Pay Is A “Wage” For Purposes Of Wage Statements And Timely Pay Requirements View More…

California Labor Code Section 203

Good News for Employers: Good Faith Belief of Compliance Precludes Both Final Wage and Wage Statement PenaltiesJuly 2022 California Employment Law Notes View More…

California Labor Code Section 2750

Exemption of Financial Professionals From ABC Test And Retroactive Application Are Constitutional View More…

California Labor Code Section 2810

July 2023 California Employment Law NotesDistributors Not Liable For Unpaid Wages Of Agricultural Workers View More…

California Supreme Court

Hot PAGA Summer Rolls on with Another "Win" for EmployersCalifornia Supreme Court Delivers Big Win for Gig Companies View More…

CFRA

California Mandatory Postings and Pamphlets – What’s New for 2023Five New Employment Laws that Every California Employer Should Know View More…

Claim

Chamber of Commerce Challenges California Ban on “Captive Audience” MeetingsNovember 2023 California Employment Law Notes View More…

Class Action

6 Reasons Why Arbitration Offers Equitable Resolutions (Law360)New and Improved PAGA FAQs View More…

Class Actions

New and Improved PAGA FAQsAbused California Employers Score A Rare Victory! View More…

Client Alerts

Trial Court Properly Denied Massage Parlor’s Request For Waiver Of Bond In Wage/Hour MatterCalifornia Becomes a "Sanctuary State," Restricts Employer Cooperation With Federal Immigration Authorities View More…

Collective Bargaining

In a Surprise Move, California Enacts Boatload of New Pro-Employer Laws – Nah, Just Kidding, It’s Going to be More Burdensome than Ever!PAGA Plaintiffs May Maintain Representative Claims In Court After Individual Claims Are Compelled To Arbitration View More…

Commission Payments

Employees Paid On Commission Are Entitled To Separate Compensation For Rest PeriodsCommission Wages Paid In One Pay Period May Not Be Attributed To Other Pay Periods In Order To Satisfy Minimum Wage Requirements View More…

Compensable "Hours Worked"

May 2024 California Employment Law NotesCalifornia Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Compensable “Hours Worked” View More…

Compensation

California’s Minimum Wage Is Spiking Again (by 25 Percent!) – This Is Not An April Fool’s Joke!California Places Third on Annual “Judicial Hellholes” List! View More…

Complaint

November 2023 California Employment Law NotesEmployer Improperly Delayed Pay To Employees Terminated After Onset Of COVID-19 View More…

Computer and Internet Use

May 2023 California Employment Law NotesUsers May Have Privacy Interest In Emails Sent Over Company Network Absent Express Policy View More…

Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

July 2021 California Employment Law NotesPolice Sergeant Who Accessed Computer Database in Exchange for Money Did Not Violate CFAA View More…

Constructive Discharge

March 2023 California Employment Law NotesNo Claim By Employee Who Was Friends With Alleged Harasser View More…

Coronavirus

November 2023 California Employment Law NotesEmployer Improperly Delayed Pay To Employees Terminated After Onset Of COVID-19 View More…

Court of Appeal

Viking River Who?  Another Cautionary Tale About Arbitration Agreement DraftingJanuary 2024 California Employment Law Notes View More…

COVID-19

What Would John Wilkes Booth Do? Mandatory COVID Vaxes for ActorsNovember 2023 California Employment Law Notes View More…

Day Laborers

May 2023 California Employment Law NotesUnions, Legislature Dealt Yet Another Blow in AB 5 Appeal View More…

Deadline

November 2023 California Employment Law NotesOnce Again, Employer Loses Right To Arbitrate By Failing To Timely Pay Arbitration Fees View More…

Defamation

November 2023 California Employment Law NotesLawyer-Investigators Recover Attorneys’ Fees Following Successful Anti-SLAPP Motion View More…

Disability

What Would John Wilkes Booth Do? Mandatory COVID Vaxes for ActorsSan Diego Jury “Goes Nuclear” With $11 Million Verdict in Workplace Discrimination Case View More…

Discrimination

What Would John Wilkes Booth Do? Mandatory COVID Vaxes for ActorsSan Diego Jury “Goes Nuclear” With $11 Million Verdict in Workplace Discrimination Case View More…

Diversity and Inclusion

November 2023 California Employment Law NotesDisability Discrimination Claim Was Properly Dismissed On Summary Judgment View More…

Drug Policies

Five New Employment Laws that Every California Employer Should KnowSeveral State “Job Killer” Bills Move One Step Closer to Passage View More…

Drug Testing

Five New Employment Laws that Every California Employer Should KnowJuly 2022 California Employment Law Notes View More…

E-Verify

DHS Rule Will Permit Remote I-9 Authorizations on a Permanent BasisE-Verify Use Is Restricted View More…

EEOC

November 2023 California Employment Law NotesLawyer-Investigators Recover Attorneys’ Fees Following Successful Anti-SLAPP Motion View More…

Employee Benefits

January 2024 California Employment Law NotesHealth Care “Opt-Out Credits” Do Not Count Towards Calculation Of FLSA Regular Rate of Pay View More…

Employee Discipline

Lawyer-Investigators Recover Attorneys’ Fees Following Successful Anti-SLAPP MotionIn a Surprise Move, California Enacts Boatload of New Pro-Employer Laws – Nah, Just Kidding, It’s Going to be More Burdensome than Ever! View More…

Employee Handbooks

California Updates Paid Sick Leave FAQs: What Employers Need to KnowCalifornia Mandatory Postings and Pamphlets – What’s New for 2023 View More…

Employer

Viking River Who?  Another Cautionary Tale About Arbitration Agreement DraftingNovember 2023 California Employment Law Notes View More…

Employer Liability for Worker's Actions

Employers Owe No Duty Of Care To Prevent The Spread Of COVID To Employees’ Household MembersOctober 2022 California Employment Law Notes View More…

Employer Misconduct

November 2023 California Employment Law NotesOnce Again, Employer Loses Right To Arbitrate By Failing To Timely Pay Arbitration Fees View More…

Employment Applications

AI is Here and So Are the New AI Rules for EmployersNovember 2022 California Employment Law Notes View More…

Employment Contracts

For At Least One Employer, Reliance on an Outdated Arbitration Agreement Proved to be a Losing GambleNew Period of Employment Requires New Arbitration Agreement View More…

Employment Policies

California Updates Paid Sick Leave FAQs: What Employers Need to KnowViking River Who?  Another Cautionary Tale About Arbitration Agreement Drafting View More…

Employment Verification

California Enacts Statewide Law Restricting Inquiries into Applicants’ Salary HistoryEmployee Who Provided False SSN and Other Information Was Barred from Suing for Disability Discrimination View More…

Entertainment Industry

What Would John Wilkes Booth Do? Mandatory COVID Vaxes for ActorsBroadway Actor’s Race Discrimination Claims Sent Back to the Underworld in the Face of Producer’s First Amendment Rights View More…

Equal Pay Act

In a Surprise Move, California Enacts Boatload of New Pro-Employer Laws – Nah, Just Kidding, It’s Going to be More Burdensome than Ever!California Labor Commissioner Releases Pay Transparency FAQs View More…

ERISA

Claims For Alleged Unauthorized Payments To Retirement Plan Are Preempted By ERISAClaim For Unpaid Vacation Benefits Was Properly Dismissed View More…

Exempt Employees

Employer Must Prove “Substantial Increased Costs” Would Result From Religious AccommodationCertification Of Claims Examiners' Putative Class Action Was Properly Denied View More…

Expense Reimbursement

IRS Increases Mileage Rate for 2023Employer Need Not Reimburse Travel Expenses for Drug Test View More…

FAA

For At Least One Employer, Reliance on an Outdated Arbitration Agreement Proved to be a Losing GambleIn a Surprise Move, California Enacts Boatload of New Pro-Employer Laws – Nah, Just Kidding, It’s Going to be More Burdensome than Ever! View More…

FCA

The Case for a PAGA Adequacy RequirementAnti-Retaliation Provisions of Sarbanes-Oxley Act Apply Even If No Disclosure To SEC View More…

FCRA

November 2022 California Employment Law NotesFormer Employee Was Not Injured By Alleged Violation Of FCRA View More…

Federal Jurisdiction

November 2023 California Employment Law NotesEmployer Improperly Delayed Pay To Employees Terminated After Onset Of COVID-19 View More…

FEHA

In A Surprise Move, California Enacts Boatload Of Employer-Friendly Laws – Nah, That Didn’t Actually Happen . . . It’ll Be More Burdensome Than Ever!March 2024 California Employment Law Notes View More…

Field Operations Handbook

Auto Dealership Service Advisors Are Not Exempt From Federal Overtime RequirementsAuto Dealership Service Advisors May Be Exempt From Federal Overtime Requirements View More…

FLSA

Never Work Another Friday, America!  Bernie Sanders Unveils 32-Hour Workweek ProposalJanuary 2024 California Employment Law Notes View More…

FMLA

March 2021 California Employment Law NotesNinth Circuit Clarifies FMLA Leave For Rotational Employees View More…

Form I-9

Some California “Sanctuary State” Employer Obligations Are Struck DownCalifornia Becomes A "Sanctuary State" View More…

Gender discrimination

Duck and Cover! Two New “Nuclear Verdicts” Put California Employers On AlertNovember 2023 California Employment Law Notes View More…

Gender Identity

November 2023 California Employment Law NotesDisability Discrimination Claim Was Properly Dismissed On Summary Judgment View More…

Harassment

January 2024 California Employment Law NotesA Single Incident Of Harassing Conduct May Create A Hostile Work Environment View More…

Hiring

Unincorporated L.A. County Employers Must Comply With New Rules When Considering Applicants’ Criminal HistoryDHS Rule Will Permit Remote I-9 Authorizations on a Permanent Basis View More…

Hours Worked

California Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Compensable “Hours Worked” View More…

Illness and Injury Prevention Program

Employers Owe No Duty Of Care To Prevent The Spread Of COVID To Employees’ Household MembersIndoor Heat Illness Regulations Mandated View More…

Immigration

DHS Rule Will Permit Remote I-9 Authorizations on a Permanent BasisJuly 2023 California Employment Law Notes View More…

Increased Compensation

November 2023 California Employment Law NotesEmployer Improperly Delayed Pay To Employees Terminated After Onset Of COVID-19 View More…

Independent Contractors

In A Surprise Move, California Enacts Boatload Of Employer-Friendly Laws – Nah, That Didn’t Actually Happen . . . It’ll Be More Burdensome Than Ever!California Supreme Court Delivers Big Win for Gig Companies View More…

Insurance

September 2021 California Employment Law NotesFamily Member In-Home Supportive Services Worker Is Ineligible For Unemployment Benefits View More…

Joint Employer

California’s War On The Fast-Food Industry ContinuesNovember 2021 California Employment Law Notes View More…

Judgment

November 2023 California Employment Law NotesOnce Again, Employer Loses Right To Arbitrate By Failing To Timely Pay Arbitration Fees View More…

Jurisdiction

Another Arbitration Agreement Bites the Dust!January 2023 California Employment Law Notes View More…

Jury verdicts

Court Reverses $10 Million Sexual Harassment Verdict Due To Judge’s “Bizarre Comments”San Diego Jury “Goes Nuclear” With $11 Million Verdict in Workplace Discrimination Case View More…

Kin Care

March 2014 California Employment Law Notes"Kin Care" Statute Is Inapplicable To Uncapped Sick Leave Policies View More…

Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA)

“Somebody’s Watching Me” – What You Need to Know About California’s Proposed AI Employee Surveillance LawsFor At Least One Employer, Reliance on an Outdated Arbitration Agreement Proved to be a Losing Gamble View More…

Labor Code § 132

October 2022 California Employment Law NotesWorkers’ Comp Determination Does Not Govern Outcome Of Discrimination Case View More…

Labor Code § 218.5

Employee Is Not Entitled To Attorney's Fees For Breach Of Contract ClaimFormer Employee's Manager Is Not Entitled To Prevailing-Party Attorney's Fees View More…

Labor Code § 226

Abused California Employers Score A Rare Victory!March 2023 California Employment Law Notes View More…

Labor Code § 925

Employees Attack Arbitration Agreement By Claiming “Not To Recall” Signing It – And Lose!Arbitrator Should Decide Whether NY or CA Law Applies View More…

Labor Code Section 351

Card Club’s Tip-Pooling Arrangement Did Not Violate The Law View More…

Labor Code Section 4553

September 2023 California Employment Law Notes View More…

Labor Code Violations

“Somebody’s Watching Me” – What You Need to Know About California’s Proposed AI Employee Surveillance LawsHot PAGA Summer Rolls on with Another "Win" for Employers View More…

Leaves of Absence

In A Surprise Move, California Enacts Boatload Of Employer-Friendly Laws – Nah, That Didn’t Actually Happen . . . It’ll Be More Burdensome Than Ever!California Mandatory Postings and Pamphlets – What’s New for 2023 View More…

Liability for Employee's Actions Outside the Workplace

Employers Owe No Duty Of Care To Prevent The Spread Of COVID To Employees’ Household MembersSeptember 2023 California Employment Law Notes View More…

Meal Periods and Rest Breaks

Abused California Employers Score A Rare Victory!January 2024 California Employment Law Notes View More…

Military Leave

March 2023 California Employment Law NotesShort-Term Military Leave May Have To Be Comparable To Non-Military Leave Benefits View More…

Minimum Wage

“Have It Your Way,” California!  $20 Minimum Wage BackfiresCalifornia’s Minimum Wage Is Spiking Again (by 25 Percent!) – This Is Not An April Fool’s Joke! View More…

Misconduct

November 2023 California Employment Law NotesOnce Again, Employer Loses Right To Arbitrate By Failing To Timely Pay Arbitration Fees View More…

Negligence

November 2022 California Employment Law NotesOffer To Settle Expired When The Court Granted Summary Judgment Motion View More…

New and Proposed Laws and Legislation

“Somebody’s Watching Me” – What You Need to Know About California’s Proposed AI Employee Surveillance LawsChamber of Commerce Challenges California Ban on “Captive Audience” Meetings View More…

News

“Somebody’s Watching Me” – What You Need to Know About California’s Proposed AI Employee Surveillance Laws“Texit” Shows No Sign of Stopping - Chevron Says “Howdy, Houston!... Hasta La Vista, California!” View More…

NLRA

November 2020 California Employment Law NotesGoogle Employees’ PAGA Claims Are Not Preempted By The NLRA View More…

Non-Competes and Protection of Corporate Assets

Texas Federal Court Sets Aside FTC’s Non-Compete Rule, Halting It From Taking Effect on September 4, 2024 View More…

Non-Competition Covenants

In a Surprise Move, California Enacts Boatload of New Pro-Employer Laws – Nah, Just Kidding, It’s Going to be More Burdensome than Ever!California Expands Prohibition Against Non-Competes View More…

Off-the-Clock Issues

Employee’s Meal and Rest Break PAGA Claims Survive Summary JudgmentEmployers Owe No Duty Of Care To Prevent The Spread Of COVID To Employees’ Household Members View More…

On-Call

March 2019 California Employment Law NotesOn-Call Employees Who Must Call In Should Receive Reporting-Time Pay View More…

Overtime

Never Work Another Friday, America!  Bernie Sanders Unveils 32-Hour Workweek ProposalJanuary 2024 California Employment Law Notes View More…

PAGA

When Headless PAGAs Attack!For At Least One Employer, Reliance on an Outdated Arbitration Agreement Proved to be a Losing Gamble View More…

Paid Sick Leave

California Updates Paid Sick Leave FAQs: What Employers Need to KnowIn a Surprise Move, California Enacts Boatload of New Pro-Employer Laws – Nah, Just Kidding, It’s Going to be More Burdensome than Ever! View More…

Pay equity

It’s That Time Of Year Again – California Pay Data Reporting Is Due May 14, 2025!California Pay Data Reporting Is Due May 8, 2024 (Now With New Requirements!) View More…

Payroll

Employee’s Meal and Rest Break PAGA Claims Survive Summary JudgmentEmployer Improperly Delayed Pay To Employees Terminated After Onset Of COVID-19 View More…

PDA

Routine Hugging Over 12-Year Period May Have Caused Hostile Work EnvironmentSupreme Court Rejects Retroactive Application of Pregnancy Discrimination Act View More…

Pensions

Don't Terminate That 401(k) or 403(b) Safe Harbor Plan Just Yet: IRS Proposes New Rules Allowing Employers Experiencing Substantial Business Hardship To Reduce Non-elective Contributions Mid-YearSupreme Court Rejects Retroactive Application of Pregnancy Discrimination Act View More…

Pre-Employment Medical Examinations

Business Entity Agents Of Employer Share Potential FEHA LiabilityRejected Applicant's ADA And Title VII Claims Were Properly Dismissed View More…

Pregnancy Leave

EEOC Releases New Employer Guidance On Pregnant Workers Fairness ActEmployers Face New Accommodation Requirements For Nursing Mothers View More…

Presidential Actions and Executive Orders

Trump Administration Issues Executive Order Aimed at Eliminating Disparate Impact Liability Under Anti-Discrimination LawsEEOC Releases New Employer Guidance On Pregnant Workers Fairness Act View More…

Privacy

“Somebody’s Watching Me” – What You Need to Know About California’s Proposed AI Employee Surveillance LawsCalifornia Places Third on Annual “Judicial Hellholes” List! View More…

Pro Hac Vice

January 2021 California Employment Law NotesEmployer’s Counsel Admitted Pro Hac Vice Should Not Also Have Represented Employee Witnesses View More…

Public Employment

Employer Must Prove “Substantial Increased Costs” Would Result From Religious AccommodationMarch 2022 California Employment Law Notes View More…

Reasonable Accommodation

School District Employer Did Not Violate The Law By Requiring COVID Vaccination/Weekly TestingAI is Here and So Are the New AI Rules for Employers View More…

Reasonable Accomodation

September 2023 California Employment Law Notes View More…

Release Agreements

January 2024 California Employment Law NotesEmployer May Not Challenge Voided Employment Agreements Via Interlocutory Appeal View More…

Religion

Fire Chief Was Terminated For Misconduct Not Because Of His ReligionEmployer Must Prove “Substantial Increased Costs” Would Result From Religious Accommodation View More…

Reporting Requirements

AI is Here and So Are the New AI Rules for EmployersSeveral State “Job Killer” Bills Move One Step Closer to Passage View More…

Resident Employees

Employee Who Provided False SSN and Other Information Was Barred from Suing for Disability DiscriminationResident Employees Need Only Be Paid For Time During Which Work Is Performed View More…

Retaliation

November 2023 California Employment Law NotesLawyer-Investigators Recover Attorneys’ Fees Following Successful Anti-SLAPP Motion View More…

San Francisco

Multiple Minimum Wage Increases and Salary-Related Ordinances Scheduled to Take Effect on July 1, 2018San Francisco Ordinance Requires Cannabis Business Permit Applicants to Enter into “Labor Peace Agreements” View More…

Serious Health Conditions

Employers Owe No Duty Of Care To Prevent The Spread Of COVID To Employees’ Household MembersOctober 2022 California Employment Law Notes View More…

Settlement

Hot PAGA Summer Rolls on with Another "Win" for EmployersNon-Party Plaintiffs With Overlapping PAGA Claims May Be Able To “Permissibly Intervene” In Related Actions View More…

Sexual Harassment

Court Reverses $10 Million Sexual Harassment Verdict Due To Judge’s “Bizarre Comments”Another Arbitration Agreement Bites the Dust! View More…

Sexual orientation discrimination

November 2023 California Employment Law NotesDisability Discrimination Claim Was Properly Dismissed On Summary Judgment View More…

Sherman Antitrust Act

September 2021 California Employment Law NotesEmployee Nonsolicitation Clause Does Not Violate Antitrust Law And Is “Pro-Competitive” View More…

Statute of Limitations

October 2022 California Employment Law NotesWorkers’ Comp Determination Does Not Govern Outcome Of Discrimination Case View More…

Supreme Court

Employer Must Prove “Substantial Increased Costs” Would Result From Religious AccommodationEnforcement of PAGA Carve Out Suggests Need For New Revisions To Arbitration Agreements View More…

Tax

California Mulls More Job Killer Bills, Major Tax HikesAh, It's Bill Passing Season in California again - and No Employer is Safe! View More…

Third Party Liability

Business Entity Agents Of Employer Share Potential FEHA LiabilityCalifornia Expands FEHA Liability to Include “Institutional Agents” of Employers View More…

Title VII

May 2024 California Employment Law NotesEmployee Need Not Show “Significant Harm” Resulted From Discriminatory Transfer View More…

Tortious interference with contract

November 2020 California Employment Law NotesCourt Affirms Dismissal Of Trade Secrets Claim Brought Against Apple View More…

Trade Secrets

Former Employer Was Entitled To Injunction And Fees For Employee’s Misappropriation Of Trade SecretsNovember 2023 California Employment Law Notes View More…

U.S. Department of Labor

March 2022 California Employment Law NotesOSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Exceeded Its Statutory Authority View More…

U.S. Supreme Court

Bloomberg Law Podcast: Cutting-Edge Employment Cases Pending Before the US Supreme CourtSupreme Court Upends Regulatory Law – Major Impact on Employers Possible! View More…

Uncategorized

When Headless PAGAs Attack!The Headless PAGA Saga Continues View More…

Unfair Competition

Organizations May Sue Employers Based On Time Spent Opposing Unfair CompetitionMarch 2023 California Employment Law Notes View More…

Union Issues

Chamber of Commerce Challenges California Ban on “Captive Audience” MeetingsOrganizations May Sue Employers Based On Time Spent Opposing Unfair Competition View More…

Vacation or PTO

“Close Enough for Government Work” – California Pays Retiring Prison Dentist $1.2 Million for Unused Vacation Days!California Updates Paid Sick Leave FAQs: What Employers Need to Know View More…

Verdict

Duck and Cover! Two New “Nuclear Verdicts” Put California Employers On AlertNovember 2023 California Employment Law Notes View More…

Wage and Hour

For At Least One Employer, Reliance on an Outdated Arbitration Agreement Proved to be a Losing Gamble“Have It Your Way,” California!  $20 Minimum Wage Backfires View More…

Wage Statements

May 2024 California Employment Law NotesCalifornia Employers Score A Rare Victory On Wage Statement Penalties View More…

WARN Act

Layoffs Accelerate As Employers Struggle with Record InflationCalifornia Suspends 60-Day WARN Act Notice Period Due to COVID-19 View More…

Whistleblowers

Whistleblower Protection Laws Do Not Apply Outside the United StatesJanuary 2024 California Employment Law Notes View More…

Work From Home

“Texit” Shows No Sign of Stopping - Chevron Says “Howdy, Houston!... Hasta La Vista, California!”Work From Home Trend Reverses View More…

Workers Compensation

November 2023 California Employment Law NotesEmployee’s Meal and Rest Break PAGA Claims Survive Summary Judgment View More…

Workers Compensation Act

Disability Leave Is Not “Compensation” Under California Workers’ Compensation Law View More…

Workplace Safety

No Fighting! CalOSHA Releases its Long-Awaited Model Workplace Violence Prevention Plan.Employers Owe No Duty Of Care To Prevent The Spread Of COVID To Employees’ Household Members View More…

Workplace Violence

No Fighting! CalOSHA Releases its Long-Awaited Model Workplace Violence Prevention Plan.Disability Leave Is Not “Compensation” Under California Workers’ Compensation Law View More…

Wrongful Termination

Lawyer-Investigators Recover Attorneys’ Fees Following Successful Anti-SLAPP MotionDisability Discrimination Claim Was Properly Dismissed On Summary Judgment View More…