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 law was modified so that [...]
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 privacy and intentional infliction 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 waiting period penalties pursuant to [...]
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 law firm filed a lawsuit [...]
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 use in California courts. Travis [...]
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any more strange in CA — Getting sued for not providing a chair!
Eugina Bright was a cashier at the 99 Cent Only Store. Turns out she was upset the company did not provide her with a chair. She claims that the nature [...]