With the enactment of Senate Bill 553 and the upcoming implementation of California Labor Code section 6401.9 on July 1, 2024, California employers will be required to implement additional measures for workplace safety. This legislation compels most non-health care related businesses to review and develop certain workplace violence measures by mandating the creation, execution, and
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The Five Pitfalls: Strengthening Your Defense in Employment Litigation
In legal disputes, five primary challenges can significantly complicate the defense of an employment lawsuit:
1. Failure to document routine employment issues.In any employment litigation, whether it’s wage and hour claims, leave issues, or harassment claims – the amount of documentation an employer has dramatically increases the odds of prevailing in litigation. I would even…
Action Items After Being Named In A PAGA or Class Action Wage And Hour Lawsuit
Being named as a defendant in a Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) or class action lawsuit can be overwhelming, especially for a quickly growing company. However, with planning, a company can minimize the impact of the litigation on its existing operations and put forth the best defense.
A lawyer who has experience in employment law…
The End of the College Degree as We Know It? Exploring New Trends For Employment Criteria
In recent developments across the United States, a significant shift is underway regarding the value and necessity of college degrees. At the heart of this transformation are legislative and executive efforts aimed at reevaluating the traditional emphasis on bachelor’s degrees for job eligibility. Amidst these governmental actions to potentially limit employer’s ability to require a…
Tips, Mandatory Tip Pools, and Service Charges In California
An issue that constantly plagues the service industry is what to do about tips and the challenges that come with mandated tip pooling and mandatory service charges. We still routinely counsel restaurant clients on the intricacies regarding tips, mandatory tip pools, and service charges. This simple concept, which should be relatively easy, becomes complex under…
Noncompetition agreements are unenforceable, but employers can still protect their company information
Employers had until February 14, 2024 under the newly enacted AB 1076 to provide written notices to employees who were subject to a noncompetition agreement that these agreements were void (unless an exception applied). With California passing this and other laws, prohibiting noncompetition agreements, what measures do employers have to protect their confidential information, and…
Gina Carano, cast member of ‘The Madalorian,’ sues Disney for violating her rights to express political views
This week Gina Carano filed a lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company for terminating her as a cast member in the popular ‘The Mandalorian’ series. Carano played Cara Dune in the series and was terminated for expressing conservative views on social media and is garnering a lot of attention based on the allegations and the…
February 2024 California Employment Law Roundup
February is off to a fast start for employers on a state and on the Los Angeles local level. This Friday’s Five covers updates on California pay data reporting site, and LA City and County minimum wage announcements, deadline for employers to provide notices to employees who have noncompetition agreements, and updates to the required…
2024 Employment Practices Audit
The start of 2024 is the perfect time for companies to conduct a California employment law audit to ensure policies are compliant, managers are properly trained, and the company is maintaining the required records for the necessary length of time. Here are five topics to review in conducting an audit and a few suggested questions…
California Supreme Court Holds Trial Courts Do Not Have Authority to Dismiss PAGA Claims For Manageability Concerns
As recently covered on this blog, the surge in Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) lawsuits and the amounts of damages sought in these cases in California has become a significant cause for concern among the business community. PAGA, initially designed to empower employees to file lawsuits for labor code violations on behalf of themselves and…