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New Employment Law for 2025!
Heading into 2025, the state has introduced several new employment laws aimed at protecting the rights of workers...
California Supreme Court: No Intervention in PAGA Claims
The California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) has statutory authority to collect civil penalties from...
California’s SB 399: No Compulsion with Regard to Religion or Politics
Starting January 1, 2025, California employees will gain important new protections under the California Worker Freedom...
Unpacking Arbitration Agreements: Perhaps not as Binding as Your Employer Wants you to Think
In a recent opinion by a California Court of Appeal, Jenkins v. Dermatology Management, LLC, the court affirmed that...
The Importance of Carefully Reviewing the Facts Recited in Severance Agreements in California
Before signing a severance agreement it is important to review it carefully. Preferably one should review it with the...
Paleny v. Fireplace Products U.S.: Clarifying FEHA’s Approach to Pregnancy Protections
The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) is designed to protect employees from discrimination,...
Untimely Tesla: How Missed Fee Payments Can Impact Arbitration Agreements
The case of Dominique Keeton vs. Tesla, Inc. (2024), is important for both California employers and employees as it...
Governor Newsom and Legislative Leaders Announce PAGA Reform Agreement
California's labor landscape is set to undergo significant changes following the announcement of an agreement to...
It’s in the Handbook: Employee Acknowledgements in Arbitration Agreements
Arbitration agreements in employment contracts have become a cornerstone of dispute resolution, offering a private and...
PAGA Update: What You Need to Know About Arbitrating Individual Claims
The Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) enables employees in California to act as private enforcers of the Labor...
How the FAA Preempts California Law in Arbitration: Insights from Hernandez v. Sohnen
As many readers are aware, arbitration agreements are often found in employment contracts, requiring disputes to be...
Understanding Religious Discrimination Under Title VII and FEHA: Lessons from Ronald Hittle v. City of Stockton
Religious discrimination in employment is prohibited under both Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the...
United States Supreme Court: Subtle Job Changes Can Be Discriminatory Under Title VII
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a critical federal statute that prohibits employment discrimination based...
California Supreme Court Allows Good Faith Defense in Wage Statement Cases
Under California Labor Code Section 226.7, if an employer fails to provide proper meal or rest breaks, they...
Mondragon v. Sunrun, Inc.: PAGA and the Need for Precision in Arbitration Agreements
In a notable decision by the California Court of Appeal, Angel Mondragon v. Sunrun Inc. (2024) sheds light on the...
PAGA Claims Without Individual Lawsuits: Lessons from Balderas v. Fresh Start
In a new decision, the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, in Lizbeth Balderas v. Fresh Start...
The Power of Agreement: Ninth Circuit Validates Arbitration Clauses Between Businesses
The recent decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Fli-Lo Falcon, LLC v. Amazon.com, Inc. (2024) sheds light...
Clarifying Compensation: Why Stock Options Aren’t Wages According to Shah v. Skillz, Inc.
In the recent case of Gautam Shah v. Skillz Inc. (2024), a significant issue at stake was the classification of stock...
AB 2751: The Implications of California’s Proposed “Right to Disconnect” Bill
The digital era has significantly blurred the lines between professional and personal life, leading to a global...
No Free Lunch: The Cost of Controlled Breaks and Commutes in Huerta v. CSI
In California, the Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) plays a key role in establishing regulations for employee...