A key issue that staffing agencies often face in litigation is whether the end of a temporary work assignment constitutes a “discharge” of the employee’s employment with the staffing agency. In a favorable ruling for staffing...more
5/12/2023
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Wrongful Termination
The Ninth Circuit in Magadia v. Wal-Mart Associates, Inc., No. 19-16184 (May 28, 2021) (“Magadia”), recently provided what is perhaps the first hopeful road map for employers to defend themselves against PAGA claims since a...more
6/8/2021
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Labor Code ,
Labor Law Violations ,
Meals-Gifts-and Entertainment Rules ,
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Qui Tam ,
Unfair Labor Practices ,
Wage and Hour ,
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Wal-Mart