Most California attorneys routinely sue employers on behalf of their clients for violations of the California Labor Code. However, there are many reasons to consider suing under the Fair LaborRead MoreThe Federal Fair Labor Standards Act…Does it Apply to You?
Want to sue for Defamation?
Many employees believe they have been defamed by their employers when they get bad references, or when other employees are told about the “hideous” deeds some of our clients wereRead MoreWant to sue for Defamation?
Public Employment Update
Deborah Edgerly was the former city administrator of the City of Oakland. She brought a lawsuit against the City, alleging retaliatory discharge in retaliation for her refusal to violate charter, code andRead MorePublic Employment Update
Whistle blower “rules of thumb”
Whistle blowers come from all industries, such as aerospace, health care, financial services, transportation, retail, you name it and we’ve probably handled it! There are some misconceptions among the publicRead MoreWhistle blower “rules of thumb”
Banking Industry Employee? Beware the National Bank Act!
Gloria (not her real name) was recently terminated under the guise of a “lay off” by a large, nationally-charted bank. (A national bank is one chartered and regulated by theRead MoreBanking Industry Employee? Beware the National Bank Act!
Wage and Hour Class Action Development in the Automotive Repair Arena
Downtown LA Motors had a practice of paying their auto service technicians a “book rate” for performing maintenance work on customer cars. This is called “piece work” pay. The employerRead MoreWage and Hour Class Action Development in the Automotive Repair Arena
California Government Employee Rights
We find that many of our California government employees clients are not aware that public employees face a multitude of restrictions on their right to sue their employer which areRead MoreCalifornia Government Employee Rights
Aviation-Related Employment Law
AVIATION-RELATED EMPLOYMENT LAW Lawyer Pilot Bar Association, March 2, 2011 Stephen F. Danz[1] Practicing aviation employment law is strikingly similar to any other type of employmentRead MoreAviation-Related Employment Law
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Prop 8 and DOMA
Last week, the United States Supreme Court held oral arguments in Hollingsworth v. Perry, a highly controversial case regarding the constitutionality of Proposition 8 (“Prop 8”). Prop 8 is a 2008Read MoreU.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Prop 8 and DOMA