The NLRB Issues a Report on Social Media Policies
Several hours ago, the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB") posted a report describing the cases it has investigated regarding an employer's social media policies. The report [...]
Meal and Rest Periods — We’re Still Waiting on the Supreme Court
In California employers must comply with many rules not found in other states, including rules related to meal and rest periods. Several years ago the [...]
A Pregnant Employee’s “Secret” Emails Sinks Her Case
Consider the case of Gina Holmes, who sued her employer, Petrovich Development Company, asserting causes of action for sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, violation of [...]
Waiting Period Penalties Can Come Back To Haunt An Employer
In California, failing to pay an employee all of his/her wages at the time of termination (or within three days in certain circumstances) results in [...]
It Can Happen Anywhere — Employees Claiming Hostile Work Environment
Perhaps it's karma or even justice. The LA Daily Journal (a legal newspaper) reported on December 20, 2010, that an investigator who worked for a plaintiff's [...]
E-Discovery, The Stray Remarks Doctrine and Reid v. Google
Those of you who attended this morning's Legal Beagle Bagel Breakfast ("LBBB") enjoyed a great training course on the stray remarks doctrine and it's limited [...]