The headlines in the news these last two weeks involving Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has put the spotlight on the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace. ...
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Federal Proclamation Effect on The Status of Employment Discrimination Laws in California
On October 4, 2017, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that under his interpretation of Title VII, gender identity and transgender status are not protected....
Employment Discrimination on the Basis of Sex is Prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. §2000e(k).
A few weeks ago, the 11th Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals upheld a favorable jury verdict on behalf of a former Alabama police officer under the Pregnancy...
A New Era of Salary Transparency Could Lead to Headaches for Employers
There has been a major culture shift in this country in the way we discuss pay; once a subject rarely discussed will become easily accessible on the internet at least...
Mind Your Business: Part 2 – Initial Financing and Capital Structure
Once you have selected and formed your business entity by filing the necessary documents with the Secretary of State, the next most obvious questions are: how does the...
From Breast Milk to Salary History: San Francisco Reminds Us that Employment Law in California Varies County to County
San Francisco is known for mission burritos, the golden gate bridge, and some of the most progressive employment laws in the nation. That last point was proven twice...
Overtime Controversy Over, For the Time Being
Last week, a federal judge declared unlawful the Obama-era Department of Labor rule that attempted to broadly redefine the class of workers eligible for overtime pay...
A Primer on Beer Tastings: Know Your Options
There are a couple of different ways a brewer can get their beer out to a wider audience outside of their brewery. One of course is through distribution to retailers....
Ninth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for BNSF Railway Company in FEHA Case
BNSF Railway Company recently obtained a decisive victory in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, with the Court affirming a grant of summary judgment in its favor on an...
Snaplications and Legal Implications
This summer McDonald’s has teamed up with snapchat to hire 250,000 workers across the United States. (See Engadget.com.) For those who are not aware, Snapchat is an...
Mind Your Business: Part 1 – Entity Selection
Starting a new business is one of the most exciting and fulfilling professional experiences a person can have. It is also nerve-wracking, emotional, and sometimes...
Employers Prevail in Two Recent Age Discrimination Cases In California
They say “40 is the new 30,” and in the U.S. labor market that appears to be the trend. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, by 2024, the median age of the...
Starting July 1, 2017, Employers Must Provide New Employees with Notice of Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking
Existing law prohibits an employer from discharging, discriminating, or retaliating against an employee who is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or...
Surfrider Foundation Blocks Billionaire’s Attempt To “Drop In” On The Public’s Use Of Martins Beach
With A Recent Decision By The San Mateo Superior Court, The Surfrider Foundation Blocks Billionaire's Attempt To “Drop In” On The Public’s Use Of Martins Beach Public...
The Sip Stops Here…but Not There, or There, or There: New Restrictions on Interstate Shipping of Wine
According to some retailers, UPS and FedEx are now limiting the interstate shipping of wine. This crackdown is not in response to any new legislation – the shipping...