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March 05, 2008 |

Calif. Supreme Court excuses managers from retaliation suits

To the relief of businesses statewide, the California Supreme Court on Monday refused to make individual employees -- such as supervisors and managers -- personally liable for acts of retaliation. In a fractious 4-3 opinion, Justice Ming Chin ruled that the state's Fair Employment and Housing Act clearly holds employers accountable in such situations, but not employees. The decision mirrors a 1998 unanimous ruling by Chin regarding employee liability for discrimination.
4 minute read
July 02, 2007 |

I have to put that on? Pay me for the time!

In lawsuits filed across the nation, employees from police officers to poultry workers are suing to be paid for the time it takes to put on and take off their uniforms and required safety gear.
4 minute read
March 06, 2008 |

Calif. High Court Excuses Managers From Retaliation Suits

To the relief of businesses statewide, the California Supreme Court on Monday refused to make individual employees - like supervisors and managers - personally liable for acts of retaliation.
4 minute read
September 13, 2006 |

The Two Faces of Retaliation

Federal and state law diverge after rulings in Burlington and Yanowitz.
9 minute read
March 04, 2008 |

Managers Excused From Retaliation Suits

A divided California Supreme Court refused on Monday to make individual employees personally liable for acts of retaliation.
4 minute read
October 10, 2007 |

Doctor's Orders Not Enough

The Compassionate Use Act allows marijuana use for medical reasons, but the California law is trumped by federal law. The state Supreme Court could provide guidance for employers with pot-smoking workers.
7 minute read
December 01, 2008 |

On the Move

A weekly report of lawyer moves and law firm changes. Keep abreast of where movers and shakers are going and what they're doing.
4 minute read
August 14, 2006 |

Preventive Measures for Public Employers

Recent years have seen a rise in the number of lawsuits brought by employees against cities, counties and other public entities under the Fair Labor Standards Act. These actions, which are brought as "collective actions" specifically authorized by the FLSA, can impose substantial liability on public employers. Attorneys Peter Brown and David Urban describe the dangers of FLSA collective actions and explain preventive measures public employers can take to avoid such lawsuits.
7 minute read
August 08, 2006 |

Preventive Measures for Public Employers

Take steps to avoid throwing away money on "collective actions" brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
8 minute read
August 14, 2006 |

Preventive Measures for Public Employers

Recent years have seen a rise in the number of lawsuits brought by employees against cities, counties and other public entities under the Fair Labor Standards Act. These actions, which are brought as "collective actions" specifically authorized by the FLSA, can impose substantial liability on public employers. Attorneys Peter Brown and David Urban describe the dangers of FLSA collective actions and explain preventive measures public employers can take to avoid such lawsuits.
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