Father’s Day came early for the class of new dads who settled their gender discrimination lawsuit last week regarding JPMorgan Chase’s parental leave policy. As we discussed here, this lawsuit, and the one against Estee Lauder that settled last year, shed light on the importance of treating new parents equally in the workplace, regardless
Employment Litigation Lessons from the Game of Thrones Finale
In reading all of the online reviews about the Game of Thrones finale, I was struck by one overarching theme – you just can’t please everyone. In that regard, it reminded me a lot of employment litigation. Spoiler alert!
Some fans thought the ending was too clean and tidy, too happy in some respects, with
Roadmap to Expansion – Independent Contractors From Top to Bottom
The California Supreme Court decision in Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court continues to change the legal landscape. On May 2, 2019, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeal revived a decade old lawsuit, Vazquez v. Jan-Pro Franchising Int’l., applying Dynamex’s ABC test retroactively and dismissing substantial due process concerns. While dismissing the
Website Accessibility: Make Sure Your Website and Job Application Portal is Accessible
If you had asked me a few years ago about ADA accessibility lawsuits, I would have talked about the importance of ensuring your business’s seating, aisles, and restrooms complied with the ADA accessibility guidelines. Although plaintiffs continue to file lawsuits alleging barriers to physical accessibility, over the past two years, a new type of accessibility
Six “Good Deeds” That CA Employment Law Punishes Harshly
The phrase “no good deed goes unpunished” applies in many contexts, including California employment law. Here are six ways that employers get into trouble by trying to do favors for their workers.
- Treating an employee as an independent contractor. Some workers want you to treat them as independent contractors so they aren’t subject to
Carriers Benefit as FMCSA Preempts California’s Meal & Rest Break Laws
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced that it was exercising its authority under federal law to rule that California’s meal and rest break laws are preempted and cannot be enforced against interstate motor carriers. The FMCSA’s ruling was in response to a petition filed by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and the
Newly Updated Guide to California Employment Law
Anyone who pays attention can tell you that California employment law changes constantly. So we’re continually updating Doing Business in California: A Guide for Employers. This 15-page guide provides clear summaries of California’s unique requirements for employers. You can download a PDF of the Guide here. If you subscribe to that whole “ounce of
New Requirements for California Settlement and Separation Agreements
A number of new requirements for California settlement and separation agreements took effect on January 1, 2019. Two of them stem from the #MeToo movement. These are:
- Assembly Bill (AB) 3109 prohibits language in contracts or settlement agreements that bars anyone from testifying in administrative, legislative or judicial proceedings concerning alleged criminal conduct or sexual
New Year, New Employment Issues
As the new year begins and I trade my ski boots for my office heels, I’m committed to getting organized for 2019. Specifically, I have compiled a list of issues to keep on my radar for the upcoming year, and I thought I would share them.
1) Keeping up with Local Developments- Though California municipalities,
New California Employment Laws for 2019
It’s that time of year again. Time for holiday parties, ugly sweaters, and summaries of legal developments.
The #MeToo movement has resulted in a slew of new bills addressing sexual harassment in the workplace. They include:
- Assembly Bill (AB) 3109 prohibits language in contracts or settlement agreements that bars anyone from testifying in administrative,