Employment Law
California Employer Class Action Defense Counsel: Strategic Litigation Defense
California employers face unprecedented risks from class action lawsuits that can threaten business viability. As experienced California employer defense attorneys,…
Understanding the FEHA Statute of Limitations: Key Deadlines for Employers in California
In California, The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) lays the foundation for employee rights in the workplace. It offers…
Employee Write-Ups in California: Legal Standards and Key Court Rulings for Employers
An employee write-up is a formal document used to record incidents of misconduct, performance issues, or violations of company policy….
Owners and Employees of a Business May Be Held Personally Liable for Violations of the California Labor Code
California Labor Code Section 558.1 may impose liability on an owner for violations of specific labor provisions related to minimum…
California Supreme Court Upholds Good Faith Defense for Employers: A Win Against Wage Statement Penalties
In a state well known for its pro-employee labor code and court rulings, it appears as though employers have received…
California Employer Defense Attorney Insights: Supreme Court Rulings on Compensable Hours and Employer Control
In the recent California Supreme Court ruling in the matter of Huerta v. CSI Electrical Contractors, the Ninth Circuit asked…
Paying Non-Exempt Employee Salaries with Cryptocurrency Is a Risk Proposition
With the headlines that cryptocurrencies have been garnering for many years, some employers are trying to entice employees with job…
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR OR EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION IS AS EASY AS ABC…OR IS IT?
Claims made by employees against California employees for alleged wage and hour violations has exploded, both in the number of…
DON’T NEGOTIATE AGAINST YOURSELF
Parties with superior bargaining power often seek to utilize agreements that increase their rights, or limit their potential exposure, with…
Working Outside an Employers Location does not an “Outside Salesperson” Exemption Make
In the matter of Georgina Espinoza v. Warehouse Demo Services, Inc., the court of appeal was presented with the question of whether…
What Are the Rules on Rest Breaks for Employees in California?
Employees in California have very specific rights. This includes being able to take rest breaks during their work period. It’s…
Sexual Harassment Doesn’t End with Remote Working – It Just Moves Online
Over the past year, many workplaces became virtual out of necessity, with employees working from home or…