Do The Right Thing In The Right Way
One of my law school professors is credited with saying, "It's not enough to do the right thing. One must do the right thing in [...]
AB 469 Notice to Employees at Time of Hire
One of the many laws that affected employers in California for 2012 is AB 469 called the Wage Theft Prevention Act of 2011. It requires, [...]
Employment Lawyers Attacking Local Businesses
I have noticed over the past couple of months several out-of-area law firms sending letters to local businesses accusing them of wrongful employment practices. The [...]
Calling The Boss An “F-ing Crook” — Is This Language Protected By Law So Long As You Don’t Hit Him?
Nick Aguirre took a sales job with Plaza Auto Center, a used car dealership in Yuma, Arizona. At a tent sale held in the Sears [...]
Don’t Play Loose with Independent Contractors
California does not make life easy for business owners. In October 2011 our state leaders enacted SB 459 which creates Labor Code section 226.8 and becomes [...]
How Often Can An Employer Harass Before It Becomes Unlawful?
An interesting question isn't it? One court recently said that three times was not too much harassment in a 4-year period. Brennan v. Townsend & [...]