U.S. Supreme Court Delivers Body-Blow To Employee Class Action Litigation
Employers seeking to avoid class action litigation should be encouraged by the…
Employers Beware: Overtime Wages Must Be Paid to Salaried Employees
On September 30, 2012, Assembly Bill No. 2103 was signed into law, amending…
The Perils of Acting as an "Owner-Builder"
With the economy starting to show signs of life, many homeowners are beginning…
California Courts Narrowly Construe Covenants Not to Compete
As mentioned previously in this space, over the last several years California…
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…