When an employee quits without notice, there is a myriad of considerations and consequences for an employer. Finding a replacement and keeping the business running smoothly is at the top of many employers’ minds. However, one of the most urgent tasks for an employer when someone unexpectedly quits should be compensating that employee. No matter […]
The Nuddleman Law Firm, P.C. is happy to announce it is moving to a new San Jose office at 95 South Market Street, Suite 500 in downtown San Jose, California. The new location will allow us to continue serving our clients in the South Bay. Our main office will still be in Pleasanton, California, but […]
The Rancho Santiago Community College District learned the hard way that disability accommodations required the district to extend an employee’s probationary period. In Hernandez v. Rancho Santiago Community College Dist. an administrative assistant sued her employer for failing to accommodate her disability. Hernandez worked for defendant Rancho Santiago Community College District on and off for a number […]
Danville 4th of July Parade If you don’t have plans Wednesday morning, come to watch the Danville Parade. The Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley–of which I am a member–has organized and conducted the annual Kiwanis 4th of July Parade in partnership with the Town of Danville since 1975. The parade attracts 30,000-40,000 spectators each […]
A friend and colleague, Alan Foster, asked me to write an article for his newsletter regarding independent contractors under Dynamex. I’ve seen articles, presentations and blog posts about the dramatic shift in the law regarding independent contractor versus employee tests. I have a slightly different take. The following is my take on the independent contractor landscape. […]
Labor Commissioner audits can be time consuming and expensive. Just ask Kome Japanese Seafood & Buffet, Burma Ruby Burmese Cuisine, and Rangoon Ruby Burmese Cuisine. The restaurants and their owners are facing a hefty bill after their audits. Expensive Labor Commissioner Audits California’s Department of Industrial Relations announced the Labor Commissioner cited seven Bay Area […]
Employers in California know payroll can be particularly troublesome. Attorneys representing employees routinely file lawsuits and PAGA actions based on inaccurate or incomplete pay stubs. I previously discussed the ease with which employees can bring PAGA actions for unintentional pay stub violations that cause no harm. The Second Appellate District came out with a rare […]
Two recent court decisions expand the Labor Code Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) … Again. In Raines v. Coastal Pacific Food Distributors (CA3 C083117 5/22/18), the court held employees can bring Labor Code Private Attorney General Act claims for pay stub violations without suffering an injury even if the violations were unintentional. In Huff v. Securitas Security […]
Every employer, at the time of hiring, must provide a notice to most employees regarding certain basic terms of employment. Labor Code 2810.5. The employee must sign the notice, receive a copy of the signed notice, and the original should be maintained in the employee personnel file. Labor Code 2810.5 Notice to Employees Requirements The Notice […]
I’m excited to present Employment Laws that Impact Your Practice and Your Clients at the East Bay chapter of the Professional Fiduciary Association of California on May 10th. The presentation will be at the San Leandro Library from noon to 1:15. May 10th Presentation Regarding Employment Laws for Fiduciaries We’ll talk about: Who is an employer […]
