by EMPLOYEE RIGHTS EXCLUSIVELY | Aug 21, 2015
A Fictional Account of Labor Code Violations Disclaimer: This story is completely fictional without reference to any particular person, company or employee. Any resemblance or name approximating a real individual or company is purely coincidental. A Background Story...
by EMPLOYEE RIGHTS EXCLUSIVELY | Aug 18, 2015
Compensatory Time Off is Often Misunderstood or Abused by Employers Fictional Background Mary worked one year working as an intern in California. The contract specified a rate per hour and gave Paid Time Off [PTO. ] Mary did not use her PTO, but relied instead on...
by EMPLOYEE RIGHTS EXCLUSIVELY | Aug 7, 2015
CLASS ACTION WAIVERS: DRESSING UP THE GORILLA What to Do With The Class Action Gorilla: Valencia Holding Co. LLC. 2015 DJDAR 8822. Counsel for the Employer: “Your honor, we have a right to this gorilla, and we should be allowed to take it wherever we want.” Counsel...
by EMPLOYEE RIGHTS EXCLUSIVELY | Jul 28, 2015
I’m a member of the California Employment Lawyers Association. Recently, a local Orange County group gathered recently for dinner and discussion. Basic Trial Tactics The following are some thoughts derived from a presentation of an employment law trial lawyer...
by EMPLOYEE RIGHTS EXCLUSIVELY | Jul 28, 2015
TV shows and movies capture the excitement, twists, turns, and suspense of court room proceedings. And it can be exciting! There are times when a case benefits from and is done justice by a trial by jury. Some stories deserve to be heard, and trial verdicts can...
by EMPLOYEE RIGHTS EXCLUSIVELY | Jul 27, 2015
INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS “NEGOTIATION” Negotiation is a creative endeavor to produce a mutually acceptable outcome. The key words in this statement are a) creative; b) endeavor; c) acceptable and d) outcome. A skilled negotiator sees the creative...