In a dramatic expansion of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault & Sexual Harassment Act (“EFAA”), two recent California Court of Appeal decisions have held that plaintiffs can avoid…
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We are excited to announce the launch of our new online interactive training programs! Our Respect in the Workplace training is now available on-demand for your employees and managers. Both our…
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**NEW – Feb. 25, 2022** You can hear a 13-minute Employment Law Alliance podcast about this new legislation, featuring Hirschfeld Kraemer’s Dan Handman, by clicking HERE. What Happened In a…
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On December 18, 2019, Hirschfeld Kraemer attorneys Kirstin Muller, Alison Hamer, Benjamin Treger, and China Westfall presented a one-hour webinar, “California Employment Laws 2020: Your Survival Guide.” The webinar provided a comprehensive overview…
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We enter 2017 with a new President, a polarized electorate, an incomplete Supreme Court, and an increasingly isolated California. Against this dramatic backdrop, Glen Kraemer will examine the most important…
Read More ›Most employee handbooks are nearly identical to each other, regardless of the industry, workforce size or the jurisdictions in which business is conducted. Very little thought is given to the…
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As previously noted, the U.S. Department of Education issued its Final Rule on Title IX on May 15, 2020 with an effective date of August 14, 2020. Many K-12 and…
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As discussed in previous blog posts, on May 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) announced a package of sweeping changes to Title IX (the Final Rule), scheduled to…
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*** UPDATE *** June 26, 2020 – see this post about efforts to delay implementation of the Title IX changes outlined below June 24, 2020 – On May 6, 2020,…
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** UPDATE ** The DOE has issued further clarification on its changes to Title IX. See our June 25, 2020 blog post for more information. May 6, 2020 – Earlier…
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