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Franchise 101: Inhospitable Forum Selection Clause; and Strong Releases Protect Fitness Franchisor
FRANCHISOR 101: Inhospitable Forum Selection Clause A hotel franchisee brought a class action lawsuit in Louisiana federal court on behalf of Louisiana franchisees. The franchisor moved to transfer the action to Georgia, based on the
Stay! 5th Circuit Affirmed Temporary Stay on OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccine/Testing Requirements
As we previously wrote, on November 4, 2021 the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued its Emergency Temporary Standards (“ETS”) requiring larger employers to verify their employees’ COVID-19 vaccination status, or require unvaccinated
OSHA Vaccination & Testing Mandate for Larger Employers
On November 4, 2021, the federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration (“OSHA”) published the Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring employers with 100 or more employees to ensure workers are fully vaccinated or tested for COVID-19
Los Angeles: Proof of Vaccination Requirement in Effect November 8
As we previously wrote, the City of Los Angeles recently passed an Ordinance requiring patrons to show proof of COVID-19 vaccinations before entering various public locations – including food establishments, gyms and fitness venues, entertainment
California Fast Food Workers March to Support Anti-Franchisor Legislation
According to the Los Angeles Times, fast-food workers at McDonald’s restaurants in Los Angeles, Oakland, Sacramento, San Diego and San Jose intend to walk off their jobs on November 9 in support of the passage
Franchise 101: A Convenient Truth; and Jani-King Franchisees Wear Many Crowns
Franchisor 101: A Convenient Truth In 2017, four former franchisees brought a class action in California, claiming 7-Eleven owed them unreimbursed expenses. The ex-franchisees claimed they were employees, not independent contractors of 7-Eleven. The court
California Employer Compliance: SB 331 Changes Separation Agreements
As expected, Governor Gavin Newsom signed California Senate Bill 331, which will have a sweeping effect on settlement and separation agreements. As we previously wrote, SB 331 expands on previous legislation that prohibited various confidentiality
Los Angeles Passes Proof of Vaccination Ordinance
As anticipated, the Los Angeles City Council passed an Ordinance and Mayor Eric Garcetti signed it, on October 6, 2021. The Ordinance requires patrons to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination before entering “certain public locations.”
Franchise 101: Pizza Termination in 30 Days or Less; and Match-Taker
Franchisor 101: Pizza Termination in 30 Days or Less An area developer entered into three agreements with a pizza franchisor and developed 50 franchises in Texas. The franchisor, Pizza Inn, Inc., tried to terminate all
Los Angeles Closer to Proof of Vaccination Ordinance
The Los Angeles City Council met today (September 29th) to discuss the proposed Ordinance to require proof of vaccines to enter “certain public locations.” There will be a second reading next week. If the Ordinance