On October 11, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation that provides workers with up to five (5) days of leave in the event of a reproductive-related loss. Under the new law (Senate Bill 848), it is unlawful for an employer to refuse to grant an...
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Sexual harassment and the restaurant industry: 3 lessons from recent cases
Restaurants throughout Southern California are getting the wrong kind of media attention. Story after story highlights restaurant workers who are standing up and fighting back after experiencing sexual harassment. In one example, Swami’s Café and Honey’s Bistro owners...
My Employer Plays Music With Sexually Offensive Lyrics at My Workplace—What are My Rights?
Offensive lyrics in music played at the workplace can potentially contribute to a hostile work environment, especially if the lyrics contain explicit or discriminatory content that creates an uncomfortable or offensive atmosphere for employees and if this content is...
CALIFORNIA’S EXPANSION OF THE PROHIBITION AGAINST NON-COMPETES
On September 1, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 699, which amends current state law that voids contracts that restrain an employee from engaging in a lawful profession, trade or business of any kind. California's Business and Professions Code...
Summary of California’s “Tool Wage” Law
In most if not all states, employers are required to cover all business expenses, and supply all capital required for their business enterprises (e.g., tools, equipment, uniforms, work site, etc.). Thus, under California law, employers are in most cases required to...
In Litigation, What Is Discovery?
In California State court, the discovery process plays a crucial role in litigation, serving the purpose of ensuring fairness, facilitating the exchange of information, and promoting efficient case resolution. The methods of discovery and the timing associated with...
Are New Father’s Entitled To Paternity Leave?
Having a child is one of the biggest events to happen in an employee's life. Both employees and their children can benefit from time together to bond, especially in the first few months of life. However, for many employees, taking an extended period of time off is...
City Of Los Angeles Fair Workweek Ordinance
The City of Los Angeles enacted the Fair Work Week Ordinance (FWWO) which requires retail businesses with least three hundred (300) employees worldwide, including franchises, to provide certain transparency and notice standards with respect to employees’ work...
Your Wrongful Termination Checklist
Employers do not take firing employees lightly as it can impact their team's morality. Plus, they do not want to risk violating any labor laws. However, you can still experience wrongful termination. Wrongful termination is an issue. This is when an employer...
I Am Suing For Sexual Harassment—Will A Jury Consider My Claim Or Will It Go To Arbitration?
Employees often wonder if they signed an arbitration agreement with their employer and if they did, whether it is enforceable. Employment arbitration agreements provide that if a dispute arises between the employer and the employee, the parties agree that the dispute...