The Supreme Court Validates Class Action Waivers in Arbitration
Several years ago, Stephen Morris, an accountant working for Ernst & Young LLP in California, signed an agreement requiring him to arbitrate claims against [...]
Employee Handbooks and the NLRB
In 2004 the National Labor Relations Board articulated a new standard to determine when neutral workplace policies unlawfully interfere with an employee’s right to participate [...]
They’re Back — More ADA Access Lawsuits
In a Steven Spielberg movie from 1982, Poltergeist, a young girl is terrorized by paranormal activity. By the end of the movie the ghosts are [...]
Labor Commissioner Hearings – Take Them Seriously
As a young lawyer, I would attend Labor Commissioner proceedings that involved a few hundred or a few thousand dollars. In fact, some offices would [...]
Trump Tax Plan a Mixed Bag For Californians
I'll try to share some more insights on the recently passed tax bill in a bit, but in the meantime, here are a few snippets [...]
California Employment Changes — The Year in Review
HR professionals in California have a difficult job!!! We hope to make your lives easier. Our office creates customized Employee Handbooks. We recognized, however, that the [...]