This year, the federal government is challenging contractual provisions that regularly appear in private employment agreements. Both the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) and the Obama administration have challenged the...more
Modern automobiles are operated by dozens of computers, known as Electronic Control Units or ECUs, which control almost all of the main functions in a vehicle, including engine control, fuel efficiency, and breaking. The...more
Who Are My Employees?
The legal landscape for employers is changing. Led by the National Labor Relations Board (the “NLRB”), there is a growing trend to hold employers accountable, not only for their own employees, but...more
7/8/2016
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Copyright ,
Discrimination ,
Fair Pay Act ,
FEHA ,
Franchises ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Joint Employers ,
Labor Code ,
McDonalds ,
Online Advertisements ,
Social Media
Minimum Wage Increase for the City of Los Angeles and County of Los Angeles -
Beginning on July 1, 2016, the minimum wage in the City of Los Angeles and any unincorporated area of Los Angeles County will increase to...more
As the seasons change and 2015 comes to a close, employers should take note of a particular change coming to California’s legal landscape in 2016: the Fair Pay Act (“FPA”). On October 6, 2015, Governor Jerry Brown signed...more
We are pleased to share the first edition of our Hospitality, Food and Beverage Industry Newsletter with you. This Newsletter addresses important recent legal developments affecting the hospitality and restaurant industry and...more
11/10/2015
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Commercial Leases ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Franchises ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Joint Employers ,
Misclassification ,
Payroll Taxes ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Tips ,
Website Accessibility
Correctly classifying a worker as an employee or an independent contractor is critical. Misclassification of employees as independent contractors has been occurring in an increasing number of workplaces, and the Department of...more
Correctly classifying a worker as an employee or an independent contractor is critical. Misclassification of employees as independent contractors has been occurring in an increasing number of workplaces, and the Department of...more