Advising And Defending Businesses
Your company has a solid core workforce that generally works well together. However, staff members don’t always stick around, and you may be bringing in new additions all the time. Conflicts among employees are always a possibility, especially if they feel aggrieved...
Non-compete agreements were largely designed to protect businesses with employees who have unique technical or creative skills and knowledge of the business from taking their knowledge and skills to a direct competitor as soon as they leave. However, often hourly...
Harassment and discrimination lawsuits can cost companies several thousand dollars. Even if the company prevails, the lawsuit can damage its reputation and consume resources. Many companies aspire to have a discrimination-free and harassment-free workplace, but...
The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a favorable decision for California employers in Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana on the issue of whether employers may enforce valid arbitration agreements with employees for claims brought under California's Private...
On May 23, 2022, the California Supreme Court in Naranjo v. Spectrum Security Services, Inc. held that an employer’s failure to pay premium pay to employees for missed meal or rest periods could also result in liability for waiting time penalties and wage statement...
Employees have specific rights that they can expect their employers to uphold. One of these is if an employee engages in "protected activity," such as making a complaint of sexual harassment, discrimination, or wage and hour violations, they can't be subject to an...
As a business owner, you are likely well aware of the many risks and potential lawsuits that can arise. However, one type of lawsuit that you may not have considered is age discrimination. This type of lawsuit can be costly and damaging to your business if successful....
Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in the case, Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana on the issue of whether employers may enforce valid arbitration agreements against employees for claims brought under California's Private Attorneys General Act...
On March 23, 2022, a California court of appeal in Estrada v Royalty Cabinet Mills. Inc. reversed a trial court’s decision to decertify a class action alleging violations of California’s meal and rest period laws and its decision to dismiss the plaintiffs’ Private...
With California’s ever-changing employment laws, it’s important to stay informed of legal updates that affect your business. Last fall, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1003 into law, which went into effect on January 1, 2022. Proposed by Lorena...