Recently, the N
inth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Morris v. Ernst & Young holding that class action waiver in an arbitration agreement were unenforceable because the class action waiver was contrary to the rights provided to employees under the National Labor Relations Act. The ruling is contrary to the holdings in
California Supreme Court agrees to review Starbucks’ de minimis defense
[Update: The California Supreme Court issued its ruling on July 26, 2018. Analysis of the Supreme Court’s decision can be read here.]
Douglas Troester filed suit alleging that Starbucks violated the California Labor Code by failing to pay him for short periods of time he spent closing the store. He alleged that Starbucks failed
Seminar: Top employment law issues facing California restaurants
I wanted to share an opportunity for readers to attend my seminar conducted by the Restaurant Advisory Group on September 13, 2016. The topics I’ll cover include the top five pitfalls facing California employers and how to comply with the new minimum wage increases taking effect at the local levels throughout Southern California. The cost
Five questions about Los Angeles’ minimum wage increase all employers should understand
Businesses that have worksites or operate within Los Angeles City or County need to review the minimum wage laws that go into effect July 1, 2016. While there are still many unanswered questions about the ordinances, there are key items employers need to start reviewing now to ensure compliance by the July 1, 2016 implementation.
Employment law mid-year update and mixer
Join me for a seminar for a mid-year update on California employment law issues. Learn how to keep your company compliant with new developments in California. Topics will include:
- Top five pitfalls facing California employers in 2016
- How to prepare for the Department of Labor’s changes to the overtime rules going into effect on December
Five employment law developments in California
A lot was happening this week in California’s employment law. This week’s Friday’s Five is a round-up on the highlights:
1. Los Angeles City Council votes to require employers to provide 6 days of paid sick leave.
The LA City Council approved a measure to require employers to provide employees up to six paid sick
Friday’s Five: 2016 will be the year of joint employer liability – is your company ready?
2016 will be a year in which joint employer liability will be a major issue for employers. Why am I making this prediction? First, the NLRB has refocused attention to this issue in hopes of expanding the number of employers that can be found jointly liable. Second, the Department of Labor issued an Administrative Interpretation
Five videos all California employers should watch for 2016
Happy New Year! This Friday’s Five consists of five new video’s taken from a recent presentation I conducted on new employment laws facing California employers in 2016. Wishing everyone the best in 2016.
2016 Update: California’s new equal pay protections:
2016 Update: Meal and rest break considerations:
2016 Update: Minimum wage increases state
Friday’s Five: Five employment law areas to review for 2016
As we approach the close of 2015, employers should take the time to review their employment law policies and practices. I’m often asked where should the process start? Here are five areas employers can focus on to start the audit process:
1. Employee handbooks
Employers need to ensure their policies are up to date, and
Friday’s Five: Five Employment Law Considerations For 2016
Today’s Friday’s Five is a short video about five employment law considerations employers should review at the end of 2015. As mentioned in the video, I will be conducting a webinar on December 2, 2015 for employers to understand and comply with new employment laws taking effect in 2016. I will also discuss new