Legal updates

Sexual harassment remains a persistent and troubling issue in workplaces across the country. The recent case of Carranza v. City of Los Angeles serves as a stark reminder of the harm that can result when employers fail to take swift and decisive action to address...

In California, employers are legally required to reimburse employees for all necessary expenses incurred as a direct consequence of their job duties, including the use of personal cell phones for work purposes. This is mandated by California Labor Code section 2802,...

Many employee lawsuits include a claim for missed meal break penalties. The meal break requirements are strict, and employers must adhere to the requirements. Employers who do not maintain, publish and actively communicate compliant meal break policies can face...

If you are an employer in California, then you have likely heard about the Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act, aka PAGA. Signed into law by Governor Davis after he was recalled but before he left office, it allows any “aggrieved employee” to sue the employer for...

Employee non-compete agreements have long been a subject of debate, balancing the interests of employers in protecting their trade secrets and businesses against the rights of employees to seek employment freely. In California, recent legislative changes have further...