By Tod C. Gurney | Published August 30, 2017 | Posted in Business, Civil Litigation, Employee Lawsuit | Tagged Tags: Business, civil litigation, employee, Employee lawsuit | Comments Off on What to Do When an Employee Sues You
What to Do When an Employee Sues You
It can be unsettling and a little hurtful when, despite the fact that you treat your employees really well, one of them brings a lawsuit against you. Having a lawsuit brought against you can compromise the integrity of your business. While it can be difficult to remain calm in the face of an employee lawsuit, Read More
Read MoreUse of Past Salary Justification for Pay Disparity Says California Court
California’s Ninth Circuit reversed a district court ruling in Rizo v. Yovino that held that an employer violated the Equal Pay Act because of its bright-line policy rule of paying new employees 5% more than their prior salaries. The district court agreed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), finding that basing compensation on an Read More
Read MoreMergers and Acquisitions: Why Culture Matters
Mergers and acquisitions as a growth strategy has become popular once again. Like any business deal, the long-term success takes hard work and a strategic approach to creating synergy between companies. It is not uncommon that employees of an acquired company fear losing their jobs, complain about being in the dark, and feel demoralized regarding Read More
Read MorePlan for Succession: Exit Strategies for Your Businesses
Entrepreneurs often live and focus on the highs and lows of launching a new business venture. One key aspect that they often forget is that a decision made on day one of the business can have a huge impact on its last day. While building a business worth a fortune is vital, making sure you Read More
Read MoreNepotism: Mixing Family and Work
What is nepotism? Nepotism is the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs. What is the law and how can someone sue for nepotism in the workplace? In California, nepotism is not per se illegal. However, nepotism in the workplace has the possibility of triggering Read More
Read MoreWells Fargo California Whistleblower
An Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) whistleblower lawsuit filed by a former manager at a Los Angeles-area Wells Fargo has ended with an order by the Department of Justice (DOJ) requiring the bank to rehire the former employee, clear his personnel file, and pay $5.4 million in back pay and legal fees. According to Read More
Read MoreApplication of the “Commercial Common Sense Test” in Contract Disputes
When it comes to commercial contract disputes, there is a lot that a judge will consider before making any determinations. One factor a judge will consider is whether or not the terms of the contract are clear and unambiguous. While this might seem obvious, many contracts contain provisions that read in such a way as Read More
Read MoreWhat Changes to Expect to the California Labor Code in 2018
We are only into the first quarter of 2017, and already California’s lawmakers have proposed new legislation for business owners. As of right now, the laws are still in the making, and will no doubt undergo significant changes before 2018, but our employment attorneys at Garcia & Gurney, ALC feel that you should be aware Read More
Read MoreLayoff or Reduction-in-Forces: What Does Each Mean for You?
Layoff, reduction-in-forces (RIF), downsizing: Employers use these terms all the time to let employees go, but no matter how they phrase it, the bottom line is that you are out of a job. However, while the end result of each of these actions is always the same, what terminology your employer uses to let you Read More
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