In California, employees are guaranteed rest periods of 10 minutes per four hours worked. Failure to permit those rest periods can have serious consequences for employers, including payment of penalties and overtime wages....
Category: General
June 12, 2017
California Rest Periods: Who’s Really in Control?
June 12, 2017
Meet the Team Q&A: Elizabeth Huynh
Elizabeth Huynh began her legal career as a deputy district attorney for Ventura County, where she was recognized for her jury trial record. In particular, she obtained seven verdicts for the state in the span of only six...
May 8, 2017
Walsworth Holds 30th Annual Seagull Golf Tournament for Juvenile Diabetes Research
On May 1, 2017, Walsworth attorneys were joined by family, friends and supporters at Old Ranch Country Club in Seal Beach, California for the 30th Annual Seagull Golf Tournament to raise money and awareness for juvenile...
March 22, 2017
Walsworth Partners Volunteer for Tourism Cares for Oakland
Travel Law Walsworth partner, Laurie Sherwood, will participate at the event, Tourism Cares for Oakland, on March 23-24. In this event, tourism industry professionals volunteer with local partners to fulfill Oakland’s most
March 1, 2017
“Black Box” or Not? Supreme Court Confronts Racial Bias in Jury Deliberations
Courts nationwide generally treat the jury room as a “black box,” meaning inquiry into jury room discussions is not, in most states, permitted. Jurors can discuss their feelings after the verdict if they want to, but no...