NLRB Prohibits Confidentiality in Harassment Investigations
Here goes the NLRB again, trying to make itself relevant in today’s modern, non-unionized workforce. In the case of Banner Health System, 358 NLRB No. 93 (July 30, 2012), the [...]
A New California Law Affecting Commissioned Employees
Labor Code section 2751 has been on the books for several years. Historically, it required out-of-state companies to document, in writing, the commission structure for employees. The court invalidated the [...]
Tulare County Spends $300,000 On A Meritless Claim — Why???
News media in the Central Valley has widely reported on Tulare County spending $300,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by a deputy district attorney, Todd Zocchi. He claims that he [...]
It Couldn’t Happen To A Nicer Group — The SEIU
I hope I am not the only one to see the irony in this case -- Batarse v. SEIU, 2012 DJDAR 13523. Mr. Batarse interviewed for the position as a union [...]
Employee Handbooks — Updates for 2013
I think I got your attention with yesterday's post. I hope so. Now give me two more minutes of your time. California is a difficult place to do business as [...]
California Gives Two Thumbs Up For Breasts
Breastfeeding, not really breasts, got the two thumbs up this past week. Governor Brown signed an employment-related bill -- AB 2386 -- making "breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding" part [...]