In the recent decision in Sanders v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County, the California Court of Appeal reinforced the consequences for employers who fail to timely pay arbitration fees in employment disputes....more
6/10/2025
/ Arbitration ,
Arbitration Agreements ,
Arbitration Fees ,
Class Action ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Litigation ,
Federal Arbitration Act ,
Preemption ,
Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Wage and Hour
In Chavez v. Hi-Grade Materials Co., the California Court of Appeal issued a ruling that significantly impacts how and when employees can appeal orders denying class certification, especially in cases involving both class...more
5/29/2025
/ Appeals ,
Appellate Courts ,
Class Action ,
Class Certification ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Jurisdiction ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) ,
Wage and Hour
In the recent decision of Bradsbery v. Vicar Operating, Inc., a California appellate court addressed the enforceability of prospective written meal period waivers for employees working shifts between five and six hours. ...more
5/6/2025
/ Appeals ,
Class Action ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Litigation ,
Employment Policies ,
IWC ,
Rest and Meal Break ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour ,
Waivers