?Takeaway: This case illustrates how a business purchaser can have notice of and therefore successor liability for discrimination and retaliation claims that arose before the sale. This case also underscores the importance... Read more »
?Takeaway: Employers are advised to not assume that an impairment of short duration is not a disability under the ADA, as amended. ?The definition of “disability” in the Americans with Disabilities Act... Read more »
Takeaway: A failure to keep accurate, detailed records of the time worked by employees will be construed against the employer. An appeals court will not reverse an award of attorney fees in... Read more »
?Takeaway: The one-year period given to an employee to file a bias lawsuit under FEHA after the DFEH has concluded its processing of the complaint may be extended when the employee missed the... Read more »
?A recent ruling in Los Angeles Superior Court overturned California’s law requiring companies to include women on their boards of directors. The court found that the state’s gender diversity rule violates the... Read more »
?Takeaway: This case serves as a reminder for employers of the importance of putting employees on notice of unsatisfactory behavior and documenting disciplinary conversations prior to termination. Indeed, in affirming summary judgment... Read more »
?On July 12, San Francisco’s amended Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance (FFWO) goes into effect. All employers who conduct business and have employees working in the city and county of San Francisco or... Read more »
?Takeaway: An employer can generally take protective steps to address perceived psychological issues that may portend workplace violence, particularly with respect to a public safety employee. ?A law enforcement officer for the... Read more »
After your organization has made the difficult decision to fire or lay off an employee, less is often more when it comes time to deliver the news, some experts say. “The termination... Read more »
Members may download one copy of our sample forms and templates for your personal use within your organization. Please note that all such forms and policies should be reviewed by your legal... Read more »
