Circumventing Workers Compensation Preemption
Recently, one of our clients was sued by an allegedly negligent third party…
Salas v. Sierra Chemical Co. - Undocumented Workers May Be Precluded From Bringing Claims Against Employers
Employers will want to pay close attention to the California Supreme Court’s…
JURORS GONE WILD! Emotions Run Amok?
Recently, a California jury awarded a fired employee a stunning $167.7 million,…
Employers Beware – Provision in Employment Agreement Requiring Binding Arbitration May Be Unenforceable
Employers in California are often faced with lawsuits brought by employees for…
Warning to Contractors and Material Suppliers: Your Workers' Smoking May Be Hazardous to Your Wealth
A flooring contractor was found to have negligently caused a fire that damaged…
Fired Employee's Lawsuit Dismissed After Employer Discovers Fake Social Security No.
In light of the recent decision in Salas v. Sierra Chemical Co, 198 Cal.App.4th…
Law Clerk Claims Not to be a "Professional," Loses Appeal
Thanks to the recent decision in Zelasko-Barrett v. Brayton-Purcell, LLP,…
Vacation Time Disguised as a "Sabbatical" May Require Employee Compensation Upon Termination
Many larger companies allow employees to take extended time off from employment…
Sole Shareholder of Corporation Is Not Liable for Employment Discrimination in the Absence of Alter Ego Liability
For purposes of seeking protection against individual liability, it is not…
Anti-Retaliation Statute Applies Both to Written and Oral Complaints
Under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, an employer is prohibited from…