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…
Union's Personal Attacks on Managers Have Limits
Defamation Suit Survives Anti-SLAPP Motion One familiar tactic used by labor…
California Employers Wrestling With How to Control the Social Media of Their Staff
California employers wrestling with how to control the social media of their…
Pension Benefits of Public Retirees Not Private
Public employee pay and benefits have been hot topics of late, exacerbated by…
Employer Liable for Employment Discrimination if Military Status is “Motivating Factor”
Employers that think they can’t be held liable for anti-military animus or…
What Must an Employer Do When a Non-Employee Harasses an Employee?
You are the President of ABC Company and a customer makes an inappropriate…
Homeowner Sued by Subcontractor's Injured Employee
Under certain circumstances, an injured person working in your home…
Non-Compete Clauses After Edwards v. Authur Andersen LLP
For years California employers have routinely had employees sign noncompetition…