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California Ballot 2016: Los Angeles County Measures A & M
Environmental Litigation by Stephen T. Holzer 818.907.3299 This is the fourth and final blog in our 2016 California Election Guide Series – the first three providing brief synopses of the 17 state-wide ballot initiatives residents
Employers’ Legislative Update: Governor Brown Signs New Bills
by Sue M. Bendavid & Tal Burnovski Yeyni Tis the season for new laws in California and not all of it brings good tidings and cheer for employers. Recently, Governor Jerry Brown signed several state
California Ballot 2016: Pros and Cons of Props 62-67
Environmental Litigation by Stephen T. Holzer 818.907.3299 This is part three of our ongoing series, California Ballot 2016, summarizing each of the 17 state-wide measures voters will encounter on the November ballot. Click these links: Props
California Ballot 2016: Pros and Cons of Props 57-61
Environmental Litigation by Stephen T. Holzer This is the second post in our California Ballot 2016 series – providing the “nutshell” versions of each of the 17 state-wide measures voters must decide in November. Please refer
California Ballot 2016: Pros and Cons of Props 51-56
Environmental Litigation by Stephen T. Holzer 818.907.3299 Californians must decide on 17 initiatives in the November election this year, and those are just the proposed measures of state-wide concern. Never mind the many local initiatives affecting
Small Claims: When Litigating Without a Lawyer Makes Sense
Business & Real Estate Litigation Attorney Paul C. Bauducco 818.907.3245 Many people and businesses have disputes or suffer damages in the thousands of dollars, which they need to resolve or seek compensation for. The dispute
That’s Just Sick: Paid Sick Days May Increase in Los Angeles
Attorney for Employers by Tal Burnovski Yeyni 818-907-3224 Yesterday, the Los Angeles City Council voted to require employers to offer employees at least six days of paid sick leave per year, twice the minimum amount
California Wage & Hour: Employer Q&A
Employment Litigation Defense by Sue M. Bendavid 818.907.3220 Recently, the California Labor Commissioner cited a residential care provider for multiple wage theft violations, including for failure to pay minimum wage and overtime. As a result
Amended FEHA Regulations: Employers Required to Update Harassment & Discrimination Policies
Employment Defense by Nicole Kamm 818.907.3235 The California Fair Employment and Housing Act’s (FEHA) proposed amendments have been approved and go into effect April 1, 2016. All employers should review the regulations and update their
Employers: Criminal History Inquiries May Get Tricky
Attorney for Employers by Tal Burnovski Yeyni 818-907-3224 Proposed Amendment to California Code of Regulations Last week the California Fair Employment and Housing Council of the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (or, in short,