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Show Me the License: Is Your Company Ready?
Business Litigation Attorney by David Gurnick 818.907.3285 Good record-keeping is a burden. But doing so is important. Here is an example of why it is important to keep good records of all software licenses. The Business
California’s New Sick Leave Law: New Posting & Notice Requirements Effective January 1
Big changes await employers in 2015, but even before the New Year begins, employers should add this item to their lists: Download the new Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) poster regarding California’s new sick
Assembly Bill 802 Makes Arbitration Less Confidential
On September 30, 2014, Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 802 (AB 802) into law, amending Section 1281.96 of the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to consumer arbitration. Effective January 1, 2015, AB 802 requires
Paid Sick Leave Now Required by Law
On Wednesday, Sept. 10th, Governor Jerry Brown signed the paid sick leave bill (Assembly Bill 1522) into law. This means that, effective July 1, 2015, California employers, regardless of size, must provide most employees paid
Employers: Governor Expected to Sign Off on Paid Sick Time for Most Employees
Employee Leave of Absence Claim Defense by Sue M. Bendavid 818.907.3220 California lawmakers voted 52-25 to pass Assembly Bill 1522. Written by Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego), the bill would entitle most employees in California three
For Whom the Calls Toll: Employers May Be Responsible for Cell Reimbursements
Class Action Defense by Sue M. Bendavid 818.907.3220 Here’s another case that may result in further liability exposure for employers in California. The California Second Appellate District Court ordered the trial court to reconsider class
The Road Ahead for California Transportation Industry Employers
Co-author Sue M. Bendavid The 9th Circuit Rules FAA Authorization Act Does Not Preempt State Meal and Rest Break Laws On July 9, 2014, in Dilts v. Penske Logistics, Inc. the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Employers: Ready for California’s Minimum Wage Increase?
Wage and Hour Defense Last September, Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 10 into law, beginning a series of increases in minimum wages for California workers. The first increases under AB 10 is about to
Rent Control re Former Resident Managers: Good News for Landlords
Real Estate Litigation Attorney by Nicholas Kanter 818-907-3289 Many apartment building landlords utilize a resident manager to manage day-to-day operations. The resident managers are commonly provided rent-free or reduced-rent accommodations in exchange for performance managerial duties.
Bridging the Pay GAP
Last week, GAP announced it would be increasing its minimum wage to $9 in 2014 and $10 in 2015 for employees nationwide. In its press release, GAP’s Chairman and CEO, Glenn Murphy, stated the clothing