FEHA’s Regulations
- posted: Apr. 04, 2016
- Uncategorized,  Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Labor Law,  Business,  Sexual Discrimination
Effective April 1, 2016, many California employers must begin to comply with new regulations to the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”) prohibiting harassment and discrimination among employees, interns, volunteers, Read More
A New Year, A New Beginning
- posted: Feb. 04, 2016
- Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Wage & Hour
Some may say that 2015 was the year of the independent contractor, given the surprising increase in the use by employers of these workers rather than hiring full time employees. Read More
A New Uber Multi-Verse? Not Quite, but Expansion Increases Class Size by Thousands
- posted: Dec. 28, 2015
- Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Labor Law
In a State that includes Hollywood as well as Disneyland’s Star Wars expansion, it is difficult to hear much news other than all the hype surrounding Disney’s release of the Read More
A Lesson from the Feds: When Enough is Enough
- posted: Dec. 23, 2015
- Employment Law,  Discrimination
The Supreme Court recently heard arguments in an employment law case involving a federal employee who filed a discrimination lawsuit based on what he believed to be constructive discharge, or Read More
At-Will Employment: Explanation and Rules for Termination
- posted: Dec. 02, 2015
- Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Labor Law
California is an at-will state, but what does that actually mean? The definition can be spun depending on which side of the employment agreement a person is on, but the Read More
When Does Overtime Mean More Than Just Pay?
- posted: Nov. 24, 2015
- Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Labor Law,  Wage & Hour
The answer to the above question may surprise many who are not involved in the day to day operation of a large trucking company. Those who engage in business on Read More
Special Considerations in Employment Law: The Nursing Industry
- posted: Nov. 19, 2015
- Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Labor Law,  Wage & Hour
Professionals in the medical industry and legal world typically do not qualify for the same protections as workers in other areas, as these professions have not been historically plagued by Read More
Special Considerations in Employment Law: Employees Over 40
- posted: Nov. 18, 2015
- Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Labor Law,  Discrimination
Employees have a myriad of rights that are illustrated by various local, state, and federal laws that provide them with certain guarantees in the workforce. One such law, the Age Read More
The Interesting World of Contract Work: Benefits and Takeaways
- posted: Sep. 24, 2015
- Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Labor Law,  Business,  Wage & Hour
In recent years the labor market has experienced a large influx of independence, both for employers and workers, through the increase in use of contract workers. Many individuals who were Read More
Much Ado Uber Nothing? The Fight Continues
- posted: Sep. 23, 2015
- Civil Litigation,  Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Business
The latest update in what is turning into an extended legal battle in the California court system is that the drivers suing rideshare company Uber have been authorized to proceed Read More
More Work, More Profit, but at What Cost?
- posted: Sep. 10, 2015
- Employment Law,  Labor Law,  Business
In August, the New York Times published an article on the “unique” working atmosphere inside one of the country’s largest retailers, which raised some interesting questions. How hard can companies Read More
Uber in the News (Again): Background Checks in the Rideshare Busines
- posted: Sep. 02, 2015
- Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Labor Law,  Business
The rideshare giant Uber has made news headlines again for its hiring policies. This time, however, it is not because some employee or driver is concerned over their treatment. The Read More
Employee Rights When Facing Mass Layoffs or Reductions in Force
- posted: Sep. 01, 2015
- Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Business,  Discrimination
No employer wants to lay off large numbers of employees as it is typically a symptom of an economic downturn. Unfortunately, layoffs and reductions in force are a part of Read More
Negotiating Executive Employment Contracts: Promises and Pitfalls
- posted: Aug. 06, 2015
- Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Business
One of the greatest assets a company has is its employees, which includes a company’s senior leadership. Most companies are not able to consistently find high quality leaders with the Read More
FedEx Agrees to Multi-Million Dollar Settlement in Labor Lawsuit
- posted: Jun. 26, 2015
- Civil Litigation,  Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Business
The delivery giant FedEx has recently agreed to a $227 million settlement for a class action lawsuit involving more than 2,000 past and present employees in California. The case stemmed from Read More
Family and Medical Leave Act and California Family Rights Act: A Basic Overview of your Rights
- posted: Apr. 09, 2014
- Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Labor Law
Family and Medical Leave Act and California Family Rights Act: A Basic Overview of your Rights Under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible employees are entitled to a Read More