by commune | Jan 9, 2012 | Employment Alerts, Other News
In a decision at odds with the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ruled that employers may not force employees to sign arbitration agreements that include class action waivers. ...
by commune | Aug 22, 2011 | Employment Alerts, Other News
In the face of ever-changing internet technologies and the rise of social media outlets, employers nationwide are dealing with the challenges of adapting their policies to meet today’s workplace environment. On August 18, 2011, the Acting General Counsel for the...
by commune | Jun 20, 2011 | Employment Alerts, Other News
Addressing “one of the most expansive class actions ever,” the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion today in Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes. In the highly-anticipated opinion, the Court reversed the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and de-certified a class of...
by commune | Jun 10, 2011 | Employment Alerts, Other News
The Washington Supreme Court held on Thursday that an employee’s termination for the authorized use of marijuana under Washington’s Medical Use of Marijuana Act (“MUMA”) does not provide a cause of action against an employer for wrongful...
by kyl admin | Feb 16, 2011 | Employment Alerts, Other News
In the first State court decision on the issue, the California Court of Appeal ruled on February 16, 2011 that employees may recover up to two additional hours of “premium” pay for meal period and rest period violations on a single work day. California Labor Code...
by kyl admin | Jan 14, 2011 | Employment Alerts, Other News
In an employer-friendly decision yesterday, the California Court of Appeal upheld the granting of summary judgment in a sexual harassment, retaliation, and constructive discharge (pregnancy discrimination) lawsuit. In the decision, the Court discussed whether or not...
