We invite you to review our newly-posted May 2023 California Employment Law Notes, a comprehensive review of the latest and most significant developments in California employment law. The highlights include:
Users May Have Privacy Interest In Emails Sent Over Company Network Absent Express Policy
Militello v. VFARM 1509, 89 Cal. App. 5th 602 (2023)
Shauneen Militello brought a 22-count complaint against fellow co-owners of a cannabis manufacturing and distribution company, including Ann Lawrence. Lawrence moved to disqualify Militello’s counsel, arguing that Militello had improperly provided to her counsel private emails between Lawrence and her husband that were sent on the company’s email network, which Militello’s attorney attempted to use
Attorney Was Improperly Barred From Representing Employee
Neal v. Health Net, Inc., 100 Cal. App. 4th 831 (2002)
Khybrette Neal (a former human resources manager for Health Net, Inc.) sued the company and her former supervisor for race and gender discrimination, breach of contract, fraud, intentional infliction of emotional distress, assault and slander. The employer filed a motion to disqualify Neal’s attorney after the attorney met with and commenced representation of