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Independent Contractor vs. Employee: Our Supreme Court Speaks Again
by Sue M. Bendavid & Nicholas Kanter On April 30, 2018, the California Supreme Court handed down a ruling that may significantly impact the decision on classifying workers as “employees” or “independent contractors.” To the
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
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
California Wage & Hour: Employer Q&A
Employment Litigation Defense by Sue M. Bendavid 818.907.3220 Recently, the California Labor Commissioner cited a residential care provider for multiple wage theft violations, including for failure to pay minimum wage and overtime. As a result
Wrongful Termination & Disability Discrimination: Sarkisian Goes Head to Head With USC
Employment Litigation Defense by Sue M. Bendavid 818.907.3220 After a much publicized struggle with alcoholism and public firing by the University of Southern California, former head coach for the football team, Steve Sarkisian, has filed
Can Kim Davis Be Fired? What CA Employers Should Know About Religious Accommodations
Attorney for Employers by Sue M. Bendavid 818.907.3220 Last June, the U.S. Supreme Court determined that same-sex marriages are a fundamental liberty protected by the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution – and that states
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