On October 5, 2017, Governor Brown signed the “Immigrant Worker Protection Act” (IWPA) as part of making California a sanctuary state. This law imposes new duties on public and private employers to protect their...
March 13, 2018
California to Employers: Cooperation with Federal Immigration Agents Will Cost You
March 13, 2018
Maintaining a Drug-Free Workplace in a Cannabis State
On January 1, 2018, California legalized the purchase of marijuana for recreational use. What impact, if any, does this new law have on the rights and obligations of California employers and their ability to maintain a...
March 13, 2018
Construction Defects Affect Real Estate Disclosures
Recently, the California Supreme Court in McMillin Albany LLC v. Superior Court confirmed that the Right to Repair Act (Act) is an exclusive means to recovery for damages. Even if a plaintiff tries pleading around it, the...
March 8, 2018
Walsworth’s Laurie Sherwood to Present on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Partner Laurie Sherwood and Senior Counsel Anne Gritzer will present a continuing education course titled “Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace” at the CPCU 69th Annual All Industry
February 28, 2018
Can Employers Give a Bad Reference for a Former Employee?
When giving references for former employees, employers generally do have immunity in terms of what they can say, to an extent. When the employer deliberately provides false information or acts with malicious content during a