November 1, 2013
What To Expect From The NLRB In 2014
The NLRB is back in business. After several years in the weeds, there is now a fully constituted Board, a confirmed General Counsel and no questions as to the legitimacy…
Read More ›October 16, 2013
Governor Reinforces Mixed Motive Win For Employers In FEHA Cases
Earlier this year, in Harris v. City of Santa Monica, the California Supreme Court gave employers an unexpected win when it approved of the “mixed motive” theory of proof. As a…
Read More ›A recent survey by the Pew Research Center reports that 58% of Americans say that religion is very important in their lives and 76% of Americans say that prayer is…
Read More ›October 1, 2013
How The Government Shutdown Affects Employers
In any shutdown of the federal government, the media is quick to report on whether federal employees are “essential” or “non-essential.” Make whatever joke you want, but most federal employees…
Read More ›September 18, 2013
The DOL’s End Around Congress On The FLSA — A Sign Of Things To Come?
Beginning on January 2, 2015, the Fair Labor Standards Act’s minimum wage and overtime protections will apply to home care assistance workers who work with the elderly and people with…
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