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Who Bears the Risk of Settlement Fraud?
Written by Daniel Booth - Edited by Robert Nuddleman Brian Thomas v. Corbyn Restaurant Development Corp. offers a warning about the growing risk of wire fraud in legal settlements. Thomas sued Corbyn for injuries sustained in a workplace altercation. The parties...
Interactive Process Best Practices
Overview of the Interactive Process for Disability Accommodations Employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. An integral part of providing accommodations is the “interactive process.” The interactive process is...
What California Families Need to Know About IIPPs
Illness and Injury Prevention Plans When Hiring In-Home Caregivers Hiring a caregiver to assist with the needs of your loved ones at home is a significant decision for any family. Along with finding the right person, California law places certain responsibilities on...
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Must Be Promptly Addressed
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...
Legal Requirements for Cell Phone Reimbursement
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,...
Primer On Meal Period Requirements
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...
New Employment Laws for 2025
Minimum Wage While this is not technically a new law, the general statewide California minimum wage increases to $16.50 per hour on January 1st, 2025. Employers should remember that local minimum wage ordinance updates and the recent healthcare worker minimum wage...
Why You Should Never Pay a Caregiver a Salary
Why You Should Never Pay a Caregiver a SalaryMost families will eventually need to hire a caregiver to help provide support for an aging or disabled family member. There are many ways to avoid The Dangers of Hiring Caregivers. One of the most important is to always...
PAGA Provides a Safe Harbor…Kind Of
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...
3 Changes Further Restricting Employee Non-Compete Agreements
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...