Magazine Archive
Mind the Gap: The Increasing Divide Between California and Federal Employment Laws Under the Trump Administration
California’s outspoken response to the new administration indicates that the gap between state and federal employment laws will only increase.
Read ArticleCalifornia’s Wage Equality Law: Will a Rise in Social Awareness and Litigation Lead the Way to a Rise in Pay?
California’s 2016 Fair Pay Act which strengthens California’s pay equality statute, is suggested to possibly be “the nation’s most aggressive attempt” to close the salary gap between men and women.
Read Article"Covfefe" and the Workplace - California Labor Code's Anti-Retaliation Provisions in the Modern Day Political Workplace
Seemingly innocent comments or conversations in the workplace about “politics,” a social media group, or weekend activity can lead to claims of discrimination, harassment or retaliation ...
Read ArticleWhat You Should Know about the Private Attorneys General Act in 2017
This article is a top-level summary of how California’s Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”) works. PAGA has been revised several times, and has been the subject of many appellate court decisions, since it was first introduced in 2004.
Read ArticleRecent Developments in Paga Litigation
SB 836, effective June 27, 2016, made important changes in PAGA requirements. Except as otherwise noted, the requirements apply prospectively to all PAGA cases pending as of June 2016 and to all PAGA claims initiated thereafter.
Read ArticleRecent Developments in California Rest Period and Day-of-Rest Law
The monetary costs of non-compliance can be substantial under California’s rest period laws—an eligible employee who does not receive his or her paid rest periods can seek recovery for premium pay of up to two additional hours of pay each day, at the employee’s regular rate of pay, for up to the past four years’ of employment
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