California has been wrought with devastating wildfires in recent years. Last year, in fact, the state suffered one of its most destructive wildfire seasons ever recorded; there were over 8,500 wildfires and the largest area...more
Workplace technology has been ever-changing in the past few decades: from desktop computers, to mobile phones, to laptop computers, to smartphones. Now, smart watches are capable of receiving text messages and phone calls,...more
A few months ago, the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-to-4 decision that class action waivers in employment arbitration agreements do not violate the National Labor Relations Act and are, in fact, fully enforceable. The decision...more
8/10/2018
/ Appeals ,
Arbitration ,
Arbitration Agreements ,
Class Action Arbitration Waivers ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Epic Systems Corp v Lewis ,
Federal Arbitration Act ,
Healthcare Workers ,
NLRA ,
Opt-Outs ,
Rest and Meal Break ,
Risk Mitigation ,
SCOTUS ,
Wage and Hour
The Texas Supreme Court recently blurred the distinctions between harassment and assault claims as they apply to employer liability under the state’s antidiscrimination statute. In considering whether a plaintiff is required...more
3/4/2017
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Commission on Human Rights ,
Damage Caps ,
Dismissals ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Exclusive Remedy ,
Exhaustion Doctrine ,
Preemption ,
Reversal ,
Sexual Assault ,
Sexual Harassment ,
State Law Tort Claims ,
TX Supreme Court ,
Vicarious Liability