Workplace Investigations Mandating confidentiality during workplace investigations is not unlawful There can be a lot of confusion during a California workplace investigation, and employers need…slc0972March 13, 2023
Case Results Motions to Compel Information Relied upon to Support Affirmative Defenses to Malicious Prosecution Complaint and Monetary Sanctions Granted In the early stages of the discovery process, the two parties exchange information and evidence.…slc0972February 27, 2023
Employment Litigation and Legal Action Employees Claiming Sexual Harassment for Mutual Sexual Conduct That Was Never Unwelcome Or Offensive To prevail on a sexual harassment claim in California, an employee must show that the…slc0972February 13, 2023
Counseling on Everyday Workplace Issues That One Text Can Be Costly To A California Employer Defending employment claims in California is costly even when an employer does everything right. Most…slc0972January 16, 2023
Compliance The Biggest Mistake California Employers Make Hands down, the biggest mistake California employers make is mishandling employees’ injuries, regardless of whether…slc0972December 5, 2022
Compliance New California Employment Laws for 2023 The California legislature has been busy passing new employment laws that become effective now and…slc0972November 7, 2022
Workplace Policies and Processes 10 Most Important California Employment Law Updates for 2022 The workplace in California is evolving rapidly due in no small part to changes in…slc0972October 10, 2022
Uncategorized New Law Prohibits Arbitration in Sexual Assault and Harassment Cases On March 3, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault…slc0972September 5, 2022
Employment Litigation and Legal Action The California Supreme Court Holds that a Higher Burden of Proof Falls on Employers for Whistleblower Claims On January 27, 2022, the California Supreme Court in the case entitled, Lawson v. PPG…slc0972August 22, 2022
ComplianceWorkplace Policies and Processes California Labor Commissioner Provides Guidance for 2022 COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Law On February 9, 2022, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 114, enacting a new…slc0972August 15, 2022