On July 1, 2017, the California Fair Employment and Housing Council (FEHC) will implement a regulation limiting the use of an applicant or employee’s criminal history in employment decisions, including hiring, firing and...
June 12, 2017
New Regulation in California Regarding Use of Criminal Background Checks for Employment Decisions
June 12, 2017
California Rest Periods: Who’s Really in Control?
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....
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...
June 5, 2017
Duty of Care in a Perilous Age
Walsworth travel and employment law partner, Laurie Sherwood, was quoted by Risk and Insurance, discussing how employers could preempt liability risks when their employees travel abroad. Now, more than ever, employers must...
June 5, 2017
Walsworth Attorneys Recognized as 2017 Southern California Super Lawyers® Rising Stars
Super Lawyers has selected three Walsworth attorneys for inclusion on the 2017 Southern California Rising Stars list. Joo Cha Webb focuses her practice on litigating a variety of claims in the areas of commercial and general