Hispanics United of Buffalo — Protecting Pre-Concerted Activity
On December 14, 2012, the NLRB issued a Decision and Order in Hispanics United of Buffalo, Inc. and Carlos Ortiz, Case 03-CA-027872. It affects an employer's right to take action [...]
The Price IS Right for Brandi Cochran!
The media is reporting that a jury awarded Brandi Cochran $8.5 million for pregnancy discrimination related to her position with the TV show, "The Price is Right." $601,944 was for lost [...]
Hourly Rate of Pay for Computer Software Professionals and for Physicians
When it comes to wage and hour law, most employees are eligible for overtime compensation. However, some employees are "exempt" from accruing overtime pay. We generally think of exempt employees [...]
California Workplace Law — Year in Review
Each year I update clients' handbooks based on the new laws, regulations and judicial opinions affecting California employers. It has been an incredible year. Employers have a lot of work [...]
Shoes Reveal the Woman
My closet contains four pairs of shoes. I have two pair for work (black and brown), one for casual events, and a pair of tennis shoes. In contrast, my wife [...]
Can AutoZone Fire Its Employee for Stopping an Armed Robbery?
An AutoZone in Virginia was held up by a man who police say is responsible for 30 robberies in the area. He came in as the store manager and an [...]