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Whacky Employment Claims: Who’s Whackier? Management or the Employee?
Employment Defense by Nicole Kamm 818.907.3235 As employment defense attorneys, we see many strange situations arise in the workplace. The question is, how prepared are you as an employer to handle the wackiness that may
The Customer Is (Not) Always Right: An Employer’s Duty to Protect
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and in this political climate, it seems as though more people are comfortable voicing those opinions, even if they may offend someone. Although free speech is a primary pillar
Employer Responsibilities re Mental Health Conditions
by Sue M. Bendavid & Tal Burnovski Yeyni The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently issued a “User-Friendly Document” explaining the rights of job applicants and employees with mental health conditions. In doing so, the EEOC has confirmed that individuals with such conditions are protected from
California Employer Compliance 2017
by: Lewitt Hackman’s Employment Practice Group 818-990-2120 There have been significant changes to state and federal laws in 2016 affecting employers of all sizes and in many industries. We’d like to help our clients stay
Terminated: A Marriage’s End Should Not Lead to Employment’s End
Vanessa Soto Nellis & Nicole Kamm Last month, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled in Robert Smith v. Millville Rescue Squad (MRS) that an employer cannot terminate an employee for separating or divorcing – the processes
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,
Wrongful Termination & Disability Discrimination: Sarkisian Goes Head to Head With USC
Employment Litigation Defense by Sue M. Bendavid 818.907.3220 After a much publicized struggle with alcoholism and public firing by the University of Southern California, former head coach for the football team, Steve Sarkisian, has filed
Claims Dismissed: Social Media Site’s Reference Search Not a Background Check
Employment Defenseby by Nicole Kamm 818.907.3235 Good news for employers using social media to vet job applicants: A Federal District Court recently ruled the technology used in LinkedIn’s Reference Search does not constitute a “consumer
Transgender Rights in the Workplace: A Guide for Employers to Protect Against Harassment & Discrimination
Employer Attorney by Hannah Sweiss 818.907.3260 Last week, President Obama signed an executive order banning discrimination against gay or transgender federal employees and contractors. On the same day, the first gender-neutral bathroom became available in