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Negative Reviews: Franchises Pursuing Truth, Justice, & Defamation Claims
Chair, Franchise & Distribution Practice Group by Barry Kurtz 818.907.3006 Franchised businesses, particularly restaurants, hotels, automotive servicers and others have been falling victim to the digital age. Many consumers now choose the places they do
Whacky Employment Claims: Who’s Whackier? Management or the Employee?
Employment Defense by Nicole Kamm 818.907.3235 As employment defense attorneys, we see many strange situations arise in the workplace. The question is, how prepared are you as an employer to handle the wackiness that may
The Customer Is (Not) Always Right: An Employer’s Duty to Protect
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and in this political climate, it seems as though more people are comfortable voicing those opinions, even if they may offend someone. Although free speech is a primary pillar
Hiring and Firing in Los Angeles: Fair Chance Initiative Update
Employment Defense by Tal Burnovski Yeyni 818-907-3224 We told you about Los Angeles’ Ban the Box ordinance in early December. Also known as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), the new regulation seeks
Employer Responsibilities re Mental Health Conditions
by Sue M. Bendavid & Tal Burnovski Yeyni The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently issued a “User-Friendly Document” explaining the rights of job applicants and employees with mental health conditions. In doing so, the EEOC has confirmed that individuals with such conditions are protected from
California Employer Compliance 2017
by: Lewitt Hackman’s Employment Practice Group 818-990-2120 There have been significant changes to state and federal laws in 2016 affecting employers of all sizes and in many industries. We’d like to help our clients stay
Criminal Background Checks: Banning the Box in Los Angeles
Employer Compliance Attorney Employer Update 02.09.17 The City updated its website with further information and resources for both Private Employers and City Contractors, including official notices for applicants and employees, sample letters and rules for
Employers: Texas District Court Grants Nationwide Injunction Against DOL’s Final Rule
Employment Defense by Tal Burnovski Yeyni 818-907-3224 In May we reported the Federal Department of Labor issued its Final Rule regarding the minimum salary level required for the exemption of executive, administrative and professional (EAP)
Employer Guide for Election Season
by Nicole Kamm & Tal Burnovski Yeyni The 2016 presidential election season has provided fodder for often impassioned conversations among friends, family and co-workers. While we may not always agree with all points of view,
Employers’ Legislative Update: Governor Brown Signs New Bills
by Sue M. Bendavid & Tal Burnovski Yeyni Tis the season for new laws in California and not all of it brings good tidings and cheer for employers. Recently, Governor Jerry Brown signed several state