CONSIDERING JOB APPLICANTS’ CRIMINAL HISTORIES

It may seem as though employers may choose to hire employees who lack criminal histories, particularly in jobs requiring honesty or good judgment. But the government has become increasingly hostile to that notion.  A growing number of federal, state, and local laws...

California Supreme Court Expands Discovery Rights in PAGA Cases

So, let’s say an employee works at a single retail store.  He decides to sue under the Private Attorneys General Act for a low-dollar alleged wage-hour violation.  A company might fight such a claim because the risk of doing so is limited. But then the employee...

EMPLOYMENT LAW AND ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS

Businesses seek certainty so they may manage their workforces and liability risks. These goals continue to be elusive when it comes to arbitration of employment disputes. Employers frequently must revise arbitration programs to comply with new laws and court...

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