The Impact of the Private Attorneys General Act on Employment Claims
In 2004 California enacted the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). (Cal. Labor Code sections 2698 - 2699.5.) The law allows persons to sue on behalf [...]
Occupational Assumption of the Risk
Can an employee assume the risks associated with the job and thus lose the ability to sue a third-party for an injury? That's what a California [...]
When is an Intern Really an Intern?
The weather is warming up. Spring break has concluded. Students are getting closer to summer break and looking for jobs and even internships. Students prefer [...]
Do You Pay a Piece Rate or for Flagged Hours? Employer Beware!
On April 2, 2013 the California Court of Appeal published its decision in Gonzalez v. Downtown LA Motors, LP, 2013WL 1316514. The decision will have [...]
Cheer Up! It Could Be Worse — You Could Be Working For Me
It's Friday. So here is something on the lighter side of things. Forbes is reporting that an associate attorney is the most unhappy job in America. [...]
$4.5 Million For Bad Timing
Last week a San Diego jury awarded an employee-plaintiff $4.5 million. (Steffens v. Regus Group PLC. ). During an evaluation, Denise Steffens complained that she [...]