Efficient And Effective Business Litigation
In California, there are laws that mandate that employees should take rest breaks and meal breaks for a specific amount of time and at a specific frequency. The types of breaks are not the same and it is important that the employees get what is mandated and what they...
California strives to be ahead of the curve in ensuring there is fairness in the workplace. This is true for white collar corporate jobs and blue collar hourly workers alike. In recent years, many changes have been initiated to promote diversity. Although this is...
Most employers and employees are familiar with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as they are the federal agency charged with ensuring our nation’s employment antidiscrimination laws are followed. However, their Alternative Dispute Resolution program is...
California has a unique labor and employment law that allows aggrieved employees to file a representative legal action on behalf of themselves, other employees, and the state for alleged violations of California’s Labor Code. Under the Private Attorneys General Act,...
Very few Orange County employers look forward to those times where they have to reduce their work force and leave some employees without a job. Indeed, decisions about layoffs are probably some of the toughest calls business management has to make, and they almost...
California employers, with at least five employees, cannot ask applicants about their conviction history before making a job offer under the Fair Chance Act. This restriction was enacted to reduce employment barriers with conviction records. Employment is essential...
Employers in California try hard to ensure their workplace is inclusive and pleasant for their employees. Even so, the law recognizes that certain classes of persons need extra protections in the workplace. For example, under the Americans with Disabilities Act,...
Employers often relied on nondisclosure agreements and confidentiality clauses in employment contracts to prevent harassment, abuse, and other worker lawsuits. But starting in 2022, NDAs and other agreements may not prevent workers in California from speaking out...
The Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) has been a thorn in the side of California employers since its inception, but it looks like a recent decision in the Second District Court of Appeals may effectively limit massive lawsuits that are not only extremely costly to...
California businesses need to be prepared for every eventuality. Often, that is related to dealing with employees. For companies that require warehousing, there are frequently complaints about the protocol that is implemented to maximize productivity. Employees and...