On May 1, we reported on the California Supreme Court’s opinion in Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court, in which the Supreme Court set forth the standard for determining if a worker may properly be classified as...more
The California Labor Commissioner recently issued a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) memo regarding breaks and lactation accommodation. The FAQ memo contains no new concepts, but emphasizes the following longstanding...more
Employee Who Was Working Elsewhere During Medical Leave Of Absence Was Properly Terminated -
Richey v. AutoNation, Inc., 182 Cal. Rptr. 3d 644 (Cal. S. Ct. 2015).
Avery Richey worked for Power Toyota Cerritos,...more
$300,000 In Punitive Damages Upheld In Sexual Harassment Case Despite Nominal Damages Award -
State of Arizona v. ASARCO LLC, 2014 WL 6918577 (9th Cir. 2014) (en banc).
Angela Aguilar who worked in a copper mine...more
1/14/2015
/ Bribery ,
Constructive Discharge ,
Disability Discrimination ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Independent Contractors ,
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress ,
Mining ,
Promissory Notes ,
Punitive Damages ,
Rest and Meal Break ,
School Districts ,
Security Checks ,
Severance Pay ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Wage and Hour ,
Whistleblowers ,
Wrongful Termination