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The close of the 2021 California legislative session brings forth a series of new wage and hour laws that impact employers and
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California Settlement and Separation Agreement Templates Will Need a Refresh for January 1, 2022
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Have you been re-using the same old agreement template that was drafted many years ago? Well, if you are in California, it is time for another refresh before year end…
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Is There Any Viable Defense to a Dreaded PAGA Claim?
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The Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) is crazy making for California employers.
In plain English, PAGA allows a Court to award a penalty for each pay period that includes a…
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Mandatory Arbitration Again in Question in CA (AB 51 Resuscitated)
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Think back pre-Covid, the end of 2019, a law was set to take effect in California that banned mandatory arbitration, and imposed criminal penalties on employers for mandating arbitration. This…
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Don’t Forget About the Nuances of the Interactive Process in Your Mandatory Vaccination Program
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As more and more employers are considering mandatory vaccination policies (especially post FDA approval), let’s not forget the importance of engaging in the interactive process with those workers who have…
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When & How Much to Pay for Work-From-Home Expenses in a Post Pandemic World
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During the pandemic when workplaces were closed and employees had to work from home due to Covid-19 restrictions, employers were required to either provide the equipment needed to work from…
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Fox Rothschild Webinars: ADA Accommodation in Workers’ Compensation Context & Practical/Legal Issues for Remote Workers
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My colleagues around the country are putting on some pretty fabulous webinars in June that will be informative to employers (especially those who operate both inside and outside of California).
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The Must Have Fox Rothschild Guide to Doing Business in California (and It Is Free!)
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Getting ready to reopen in California and need a refresher on what makes California law “special”?
Have plans to open an office/location somewhere in California and want to understand what…
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Doing the Right Thing Versus Proving You Did the Right Thing
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In the words of a mediator in a recent case, “at least you get a discount for not being an @ssh%le.”
Yes, many employers actually try to, and even succeed…
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Why Are We Still Talking About Sexual Harassment? Because People Are Still Acting Creepy That’s Why
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Another blog about sexual harassment – why? Because it still happens all of the time, that’s why!! I wish it didn’t, but it does.
As recent news events with a …
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