In an interesting recent ruling, a federal district court in California stated that individual executives and directors at companies may be held liable for alleged corporate fraud and corruption. InRead MoreSan Francisco Court Expands Individual Liability and Reinforces Protection to Whistleblower
Worker Classification Cases Abound and the DOL Responds
Several more cases this week showed how worker (mis)classification remains a hot topic in the California employment law landscape. One of the cases was settled for $295,000 when a classRead MoreWorker Classification Cases Abound and the DOL Responds
Recent Cases in Employee Privacy Rights, Workplace Arrangements, and Overtime
Three cases from this week showed how employee privacy, workplace arrangements, and overtime remain hot topics in the California employment law landscape. The first case is a settlement by SonyRead MoreRecent Cases in Employee Privacy Rights, Workplace Arrangements, and Overtime
Former Bank Internal Auditor Brings Interesting Whistleblower Case
This week a former Bank of Internet USA internal auditor brought forth a whistleblower law suit alleging that the bank hid information from the government and then threatened, harassed, andRead MoreFormer Bank Internal Auditor Brings Interesting Whistleblower Case
California’s New Equal Pay Act and Protections Against Retaliation
Last week, California’s legislature cleared the way for a new bill that will ensure there’s equal compensation for women in the workplace. Accordingly, Governor Jerry Brown has indicated he promptlyRead MoreCalifornia’s New Equal Pay Act and Protections Against Retaliation