The California Supreme Court ignored guidance from the U.S. Supreme Court Monday when it ruled that employees can still proceed with parts of their lawsuits against employers even if the PAGA portions of their claims are...more
A federal appeals court just paved the way for California employers to continue utilizing mandatory arbitration agreements with employees and job applicants. You may be familiar with the litigation roller coaster of...more
Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s June decision in Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana, employers in California have awaited further guidance by federal courts regarding the scope and impact of this key decision that ruled...more
California employers breathed a bit easier once a federal judge pressed the indefinite pause button on the newly enacted law aimed at preventing employers from utilizing mandatory arbitration agreements. Now, a few weeks...more
First-year Governor Gavin Newsom signed some significant pieces of legislation in recent days that will impact employers across California – ranging from a ban on mandatory arbitration agreements, to a complete rewrite to the...more
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