E-Update

June 6, 2006 Reasonable Accommodations Must Be Considered for Individuals Who Are "Regarded As" Disabled

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May 1, 2006 California Supreme Court Rules on <em>Friends</em> Case

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May 1, 2006 Ninth Circuit Upholds Makeup/Grooming Policy

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April 30, 2006 Dealing With a Political Boycott: What Should You Do?

Today is the day targeted by national immigration rights’ groups for a national boycott, which is slated to include widespread workplace “sick-outs.” Called “Un Dia Sin Immigrantes” – A Day Without Immigrants – the boycott is intended to show the ...

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Feb. 22, 2006 The California Supreme Court Lines Up a Busy Year on the Employment Law Front

On February 22, 2006, the California Supreme Court granted review in two more cases of interest to California employers. In 2006, the Court is slated to provide guidance on several important issues.

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Jan. 26, 2006 Meal and Rest Period Law in California Remains Unsettled

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Dec. 20, 2005 Newly Proposed Regulations for Sexual Harassment Training Under California Law

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Dec. 19, 2005 Transferring Employees to Another Employer Without A Change in Employment Terms Does Not Trigger the California WARN Act Notice Requirements

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Nov. 30, 2005 California Supreme Court Reviews Medical Marijuana Decision

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Nov. 27, 2005 Refusing to Communicate with Former Employee's Attorney May Be Viewed as a Failure to Accommodate

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Oct. 20, 2005 Court of Appeal Clarifies Defenses Applicable to Labor Code Section 132a Claims

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Sept. 7, 2005 No Protection for Pot Smoker

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Aug. 22, 2005 California's New Emergency Heat Illness Regulations

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Aug. 14, 2005 The California Supreme Court Clarifies Retaliation Law

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July 24, 2005 A Partial Day Vacation Deduction For An Exempt Employee Does Not Violate California Law

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July 18, 2005 Favoritism Based On Consensual Sexual Relationships May Constitute Unlawful Sexual Harassment Under California Law

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July 13, 2005 Personality Test Administered by Employer Found to Violate Federal Disability Discrimination Laws

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April 25, 2005 Pre-Hire Medical Exams and Drug Tests Must Be The <em>Last</em> Step In The Hiring Process

A recent opinion by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which has jurisdiction over California, has emphasized the importance of completing all non-medical aspects of the pre-hire process and providing an applicant with a conditional job offer bef...

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April 12, 2005 DLSE Issues Revised Meal Period Regulations

As we reported late last year, the California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (“DLSE”), took up the task of clarifying California’s meal period requirements by submitting proposed regulations. After rece...

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