E-Update | Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton LLP

Paul, Plevin's E-Update provides comprehensive legal analysis of the latest developments in labor and employment law.

April 5, 2007 Court Permits Employer To Proceed With Novel Claim Against Competitor For Soliciting Its Employees

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Jan. 22, 2007 California's Labor Commissioner Adjusts "Professional" Overtime Exemption

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Jan. 4, 2007 San Francisco Paid Sick Leave Law Goes Into Effect On February 5, 2007

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Dec. 14, 2006 Communications Decency Act of 1996 Provides Employers with Immunity for Employee Cyber-threats

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Oct. 1, 2006 Court Rules Employers Have No Obligation Under CFRA to Offer Reasonable Accommodations

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Aug. 31, 2006 Court Holds Release Agreements With Confusing Legalese Are No Bar to Age Discrimination Claims

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July 8, 2006 California Supreme Court Defines "Discharge"

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June 22, 2006 U.S. Supreme Court Expands Retaliation Claims

On Thursday, June 22, 2006 the United States Supreme Court issued a major ruling impacting the law of retaliation. (Burlington, Northern and Santa Fe Railway v. White (“White”).)

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

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May 1, 2006 Ninth Circuit Upholds Makeup/Grooming Policy

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

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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 ...

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.