Employment Law Attorney With Nearly 25 Years Experience
Being falsely accused of a crime places a California employer's reputation and business at risk. Employers are obligated to provide a safe work environment for their employees. Sexual harassment is a serious problem in many companies. However, it is also a serious...
A bitter court battle has erupted in the United States, involving a battery materials company and another business, which has its home base overseas. The battery company says that filing a lawsuit was a last resort, and it is confident that litigation will be...
California employers with more than 15 workers on their payrolls may want to follow new legislation regarding pay scale transparency. It seems that there has been an outcry suggesting that certain targeted minority groups are being paid less than other workers along...
Working in an area that requires the management of people can be a challenging role. In addition to the personal issues that can arise, there are also potentially complex legal issues to consider. Human resources is an area where you may navigate legal concerns that...
California business owners are typically not afraid of competition. After all, when similar businesses are selling services or products, it stimulates the economy. However, when it comes to trade secrets, no business owner wants secured information revealed to the...
Most California employers don’t like to fire individuals working for them. But any number of issues might arise to compel an employer to terminate a worker's employment. In some cases, a worker might strike back by filing a wrongful termination complaint. It is...
In 2019, a California court dismissed a case after determining that it did not have jurisdiction. A lawsuit has since been filed in another state regarding the same issues. The case involves gourmet coffee mogul, Starbucks, and another coffee company, which alleges...
In any type of product development in California or elsewhere, companies work hard to find ways to give themselves an edge over their competitors. Establishing a strong brand, for instance, is one way to highlight uniqueness. Trade secrets are also key factors in...
The individuals who work in human resources bear a significant amount of responsibility as they have to manage employees while ensuring the employer follows all applicable employment laws. This role can be particularly complex in large California companies where there...
California employers are obligated to ensure the safety of their workers. For example, an employer must make sure every worker has undergone proper training to carry out his or her duties in the workplace. If a particular job requires safety equipment, such as hard...