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Paid Sick Leave Now Required by Law
Wage and Hour Defense by Nicole Kamm 818.907.3235 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,
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
by Sue M. Bendavid & Hannah Sweiss 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
Employers: Ready for California’s Minimum Wage Increase?
Wage and Hour Defense by Nicole Kamm 818.907.3235 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
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
Wage and Hour Defense by Nicole Kamm 818.907.3235 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
Employers: Don’t Forget to Designate Employees’ Time Off
Employee Leave of Absence Claim Defense No Harm No “Fowl” in FMLA Case – 9th Circuit by Sue M. Bendavid 818.907.3220 Score one for the employers in this case, but do so with caution: Foster
Employer Compliance – New California Employment Laws for 2014
Employer Defense Attorney by Sue M. Bendavid 818.907.3220 Most employers already heard: California’s hourly minimum wage will increase in July, from $8.00 to $9.00 per hour for most cities in the state. What employers may
Holiday Parties | Top 10 Dos & Don’ts for Employers
Employer Defense Attorney by Sue M. Bendavid 818.907.3220 You’ve heard the saying: The road to hell is paved with good intentions. You want to celebrate a year of company achievements. You want to reward your