[Disclosure: the following is not intended as legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. You should always consult with an attorney about your legal claims and questions relating to time limitations to file your claims.] Many executives and professionals assume that misclassification as an independent contractor only affects
Most of us hope that we will never need an employment lawyer, but mass layoffs and job loss are increasingly common. There may come a time when you need to seek an employment lawyer’s advice. The choice of who to hire to represent you in negotiations with your employer or in litigation
Restrictive covenants like non-compete and non-solicit agreements are largely unlawful in California. California Business and Professions Code section 16600 voids any “contract by which anyone is restrained from engaging in a lawful profession, trade, or business or any kind[,]” and California courts have repeatedly held that except in narrow circumstances,
In March 2022, President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (“EFAA”). The Act provides that an employee alleging sexual harassment or assault may pursue their case in court, rather than in arbitration, regardless of any pre-existing arbitration agreement. Since its enactment,
On May 23, 2022, the California Supreme Court finally resolved the issue of whether premium pay for missed meal and rest periods constitutes wages such that they give rise to claims for waiting time penalties and inaccurate wage statements. In short, it does. In Naranjo v. Spectrum Security Services, Inc., the
In October of 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 51 (AB 51) into law. AB 51 states that”[a] person shall not, as a condition of employment, continued employment, or the receipt of any employment-related benefit, require any applicant for employment or any employee to waive any right, forum, or
Last week I was in federal court cross-examining a witness about strawberry shortbread. Only, I wasn’t in the courthouse, and neither was the judge. The witness was my law partner, Michelle, and I wasn’t wearing pants. We were doing a practice run for a trial where everyone is participating via Zoom
This video provides information about receiving paid time off if you have to care for a loved one experiencing symptoms of covid-19.
The COVID-19 pandemic is a scary and uncertain time for all, but particularly for employees who are grappling with illness, layoffs/reduced hours, school closures, or unsafe working conditions. Answers to commonly asked questions regarding the COVID-19 health crisis are below. If you believe your employer may be violating (or has
