In 2009, a tragic accident occurred at a manufacturing plant in Orange County when a water heater exploded and killed two employees. The incident was duly investigated by Cal OSHA,
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New California Employment Laws for 2015
By Jeffrey D. Polsky on
We’ve written throughout the year about new employment laws that take effect in California in 2015. But as the…
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Deadline to Post NLRB Poster Stalled Again
By Nancy Yaffe on
No need to post that NLRB poster by April 30th. Here’s an update from Chip Zuver:
As most of you are already aware, the NLRB issued a rule requiring employers covered…
A CLEAR RULE FOR REMOVAL JURISDICTION
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Supreme court eases principal place of business inquiry.
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THORNY REMOVAL ISSUES: PROVING THE AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY
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We love federal court. Hence, we love removing actions to federal court. But the road to removal is paved with opportunities for remand. One primary issue is how to demonstrate…
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