From Hollywood to Washington, D.C., to Sacramento, California, to Any Town, USA, the past few weeks have seen a flurry of sexual harassment claims. These claims highlight the ongoing issues with sexual harassment in the...
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November 27, 2017
Best Practices in Creating Workplace Harassment Policies
November 27, 2017
California Employers Must Now Pay Commissioned Employees Separate Rest Period Pay
In February 2017, a California appellate court made a ruling that significantly impacts the way commissioned employees are paid. In Vaquero v. Stoneledge Furniture LLC, the court held that pay plans providing for draws and...
November 27, 2017
New California Legislation Gives Air Quality Officials the Ability to Quickly Stop Pollution
California has been combating air pollution since the enactment of the Air Pollution Control Act of 1947, which authorized the creation of Air Pollution Control Districts (APCD) or Air Quality Management Districts (AQMD) in...
November 27, 2017
The Smart Kid on the Block
Blockchain technology is the “new kid that is moving into your neighborhood.” This innovative technology may revolutionize the business world by changing the way contracts are entered into and performed. What Is...
November 27, 2017
Applying Jurisdiction In Today’s Mobile World
In the face of recent Supreme Court decisions, many companies are taking a hard look at what exactly personal jurisdiction looks like. For most, this is easy; it is where they are incorporated or where they are headquartered.