Employment Lawyers Attacking Local Businesses
I have noticed over the past couple of months several out-of-area law firms sending letters to local businesses accusing them of wrongful employment practices. The [...]
Calling The Boss An “F-ing Crook” — Is This Language Protected By Law So Long As You Don’t Hit Him?
Nick Aguirre took a sales job with Plaza Auto Center, a used car dealership in Yuma, Arizona. At a tent sale held in the Sears [...]
Don’t Play Loose with Independent Contractors
California does not make life easy for business owners. In October 2011 our state leaders enacted SB 459 which creates Labor Code section 226.8 and becomes [...]
How Often Can An Employer Harass Before It Becomes Unlawful?
An interesting question isn't it? One court recently said that three times was not too much harassment in a 4-year period. Brennan v. Townsend & [...]
Did You Ever Want To Sue Your Employee Or Ex-Employee?
That is exactly what Nicholas Labs did. It sued its former employee, Christopher Chen, for competing with the company when he was in the company's [...]
Oral Arguments Scheduled in Brinker
The Supreme Court has announced that on November 8, 2011, three years after taking the case, oral arguments will be held. What the court does [...]