Mandatory Arbitration Agreements for Employees Are “On” Again...for Now.
Once upon a time, before a certain virus captured all of our attention, the California legislature enacted Assembly Bill 51 (AB 51), which prohibits...more
Local Minimum Wage Increases Go Into Effect on July 1, 2022 -
On July 1, 2022, a number of local governments throughout California will raise their minimum wage. In the City of Los Angeles, the new rate is $16.04/hour...more
7/1/2022
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Arbitration ,
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Cal-OSHA ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Federal Arbitration Act ,
Labor Regulations ,
Minimum Wage ,
Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) ,
State Labor Laws ,
Viking River Cruises Inc v Moriana ,
Wage and Hour
Traditionally, a signature affixed to a document indicates that the person who “squiggled” on the document understands and agrees to the terms of the document. However, an electronic signature may not be as easy to...more
Governor Jerry Brown has signed a number of laws into effect, many of which are designed to strengthen minority protections and bolster California’s laws against sexual harassment and assault. Many of these laws create new or...more
10/18/2018
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Defamation ,
Employee Training ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
Gender Discrimination ,
Gender Equity ,
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Non-Disparagement Provisions ,
Paid Family Leave Law ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Salary/Wage History ,
Sexual Assault ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Statute of Limitations ,
Wage and Hour
Many employers enter into arbitration agreements with their employees to expedite resolution and mitigate the risk of jury trials. For the most part, a proper arbitration agreement would have the effect of requiring both the...more
9/12/2016
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Arbitration ,
Arbitration Agreements ,
Class Action Arbitration Waivers ,
Employee Handbooks ,
Ernst & Young ,
Iskanian ,
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Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) ,
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Section 8