California Significantly Expands Family Rights Act -
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into law SB 1383, which significantly expands the coverage and scope of the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). CFRA,...more
10/21/2020
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New California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”) regulations become effective on July 1, 2015. The regulations provide needed clarification and bring the CFRA more closely in line with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act...more
Ninth Circuit Reviews Enforceability of Waiver of Right to Reemployment -
Does California Business and Professions Code § 16600 prohibit employees from waiving their right to reemployment with prior employers? The...more
4/29/2015
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California Family Rights Act (CFRA) ,
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Minimum Wage ,
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NLRB ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
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Protected Activity ,
Termination ,
Visa Caps ,
Wage and Hour
The Ninth Circuit (California) held in Escriba v. Foster Poultry Farms, Inc. that an employee can choose to use vacation instead of leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) or California Family Rights Act...more
In February, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed the Fair Chance Ordinance, which limits when and to what extent employers can inquire into the criminal history of applicants and employees. The ordinance also...more
3/18/2014
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In This Issue:
- FEATURE ARTICLES
Supreme Court Emphasizes Supremacy Of Federal Arbitration Act and
Honest Belief Inadequate Defense In CFRA Interference Claim.
- NEWS BITES
Class Action...more
12/19/2012
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Discrimination ,
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