Category Archives: Labor and Employment Law
DOJ Claims Sherman Trust Violations After California Court Allowed Anti-Raiding Provisions
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently sued and settled anti-trust violation claims against some of the biggest companies in Silicon Valley. The suit and settlement caught many legal pundits offguard because the California courts generally permit certain post-employment contractual restraints on soliciting employees. These restrictions are often called “anti-raiding,” “non-interference” or “no poaching” provisions…. Read More »
Occasional offensive remarks insufficient to create hostile work environment
Westendorf v. West Coast Contractors of Nevada, Inc. (9th Cir. April 1. 2013), Case No. 11-16004 The Ninth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for the employer on a former employee’s “hostile work environment” claim. The appellate court held that a male coworker’s “crude and offensive” remarks were not severe or pervasive enough to alter employment conditions,… Read More »
Employers must pay for all hours worked, and cannot average total compensation over total hours worked in pay period
Gonzalez v. Downtown LA Motors, LP California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Case No. B235292 (April 2, 2013) http://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions/documents/B235292.PDF The LA-based appellate court held that California’s minimum wage law requires an employer that compensates its automotive service technicians on a “piece-rate” basis for repair work to also pay the technicians a separate hourly minimum… Read More »
2013 CALIFORNIA LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAWS – Part 4 of 4
In our final post on new labor and employment laws, we review a few miscellaneous changes of which California employers should be aware. If you have any issues regarding labor and employment law, please contact our firm for sound guidance. Human Trafficking Posting Requirement for Certain Businesses SB 1193 requires specified businesses to post an… Read More »
2013 CALIFORNIA LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAWS – Part 3 of 4
In our third post on changes affecting employers in California in the New Year, we discuss new laws regarding wage statements and payments of wages and commissions. For clarification on how these changes may affect your business, please contact one of our skilled labor and employment attorneys. Temporary Services Employers Must Provide Extra Detail on… Read More »
2013 CALIFORNIA LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAWS – Part 2 of 4
In this, the second of our series of posts on new laws affecting Labor & Employment law, we review changes to employees’ rights to privacy and access to their personnel files. For assistance on how to adhere to these new laws, please contact one of our labor and employment lawyers. Employee Social Media Privacy Interests… Read More »
2013 CALIFORNIA LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAWS – Part 1 of 4
Several important new laws affecting California employers will take effect this year. In this initial series of blog posts, we will provide a brief synopsis of these changes. For more information on how to remain compliant and up-to-date, we invite you to contact our firm. This first entry addresses new laws pertaining to employment discrimination…. Read More »
