Will California Mandate Paid Family Leave
Several years ago the state enacted paid family leave. It wasn't really a leave. It was a means by which an employee could get paid while on an unpaid leave [...]
Does Raising Minimum Wage Improve Conditions?
Over the past few weeks I have watched political advertisements for Leticia Perez as she vies for a spot in the California House of Representatives. The ads are sponsored by [...]
The Family Flex Act of 2013 (H.R. 1406) — Impact in CA
I have had several clients ask about the impact of the Family Flex Act of 2013 if it passes Congress and is signed by the President. The Act permits an [...]
Can You Or Your Company Be Liable If Your Text Causes A Crash?
It was bound to happen. A lawsuit against the texter for distracting a driver who crashed into a motorcycle. A young couple who had started to date exchanged over 60 [...]
The NLRB Took It In The Shorts … Again
The National Labor Relations Board (Board) has not been lucky in court. Just two days ago the DC Circuit Court of Appeal held that the Board's posting rule was unlawful. [...]
When the Obligation to Engage in the Interactive Process Arises
California recently amended its regulations pertaining to employment discrimination. The regulations are worth reading. Just click here. One of the points that employers must realize is when the obligation to [...]