The Judicial Hellhole We Call Home
The American Tort Reform Association recently proclaimed California civil courts the #1 judicial hellhole in the country. Read the story here: http://www.atra.org/newsroom/california-replaces-reforming-philly-atop-judicial-hellholes-%C2%AE-list-joined-jurisdictions HR professionals and business owners will take note of [...]
1st Grade Harassers
Thank goodness for the swift disciplinary action taken by administrators at a Colorado elementary school! A six year old boy kissed the girl on whom he has a crush! His [...]
Ouch! Really Bad Arguments Result in Big Fines from the Labor Commissioner
Whenever a complaint is filed with the Labor Commissioner, the defendant will be required to provide proof of workers' compensation insurance. This is something that an employer should take seiously. [...]
“Retiring with More Dignity and Comfort”
These were the words uttered by a union leader after the International Association of Machinists District 751 overwhelmingly rejected Boeing's contract offer with 67 percent of the vote. Boeing's offer [...]
The Devil is in the Details — San Francisco’s Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance
The Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance (FFWO). The name sounds wonderful. Who doesn't want a family friendly workplace? The goal in life is to be happy. And we find much of [...]
Was It “Clear Sailing” to $1.9 Million in Attorneys’ Fees?
Five years ago a barista claimed that Starbucks forced her and co-workers to work off the clock and miss meal breaks. (See our September 17, 2013 blog post.) The case [...]