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Welcome to Shaw Law Group, PC’s law blog. We focus on employment law developments, particularly in California. Nothing in this forum should be construed as legal advice, ’cause it isn’t. So, please consult your lawyer or hire us! (We typically represent employers, not employees). Also – this is a public website, so communications are not privileged. Copyright Shaw Law Group, PC © 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017. All rights reserved.
California Arbitration-palooza!
By D. Gregory Valenza | |
The California courts of appeal have been busy socially distancing themselves from enforcing arbitration agreements. Mostly. (To be fair, they enforced one too. I just couldn't resist the COVID joke.) It gets lonely on lockdown. Sue me, if you can find an open...
Coronavirus / COVID Employment Law Updates for California Employers # 18
By D. Gregory Valenza | |
Welcome to installment # 18 of COVID-19 information for California employers. Check out the other installments on the blog here. California's Reopening Playbook for Employers California released a new "Employer Playbook" containing guidance for safe re-opening. You...
Coronavirus / COVID Employment Law Updates for California Employers # 17 – Governor’s New Closing Order
By D. Gregory Valenza | |
California Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health issued a new order in response to escalating COVID-19 infections. A press release detailing the measures is here. The CDPH Order is here. As a result of the new order, many businesses...
Coronavirus / COVID Employment Law Updates for California Employers # 16
By D. Gregory Valenza | |
Welcome to COVID / Coronavirus update # 16. First, in case you didn't see, I corrected update # 15 to reflect that San Francisco indeed passed the "Back to Work" Ordinance here, although the Mayor "returned it without her signature." Turns out the San Francisco Mayor...
As Promised, More Quick Takes (Non-COVID)
By D. Gregory Valenza | |
First up, big news from the U.S. Supreme Court ending its 2019 Term. But only relevant to a narrow class of employers. After these SCOTUS opinions, two California cases that require attention. Ministerial Exemption The Court ruled 7-2 that the "ministerial...
CORRECTED – 7/10 — Some Coronavirus / COVID Employment Law Updates for California Employers # 15
By D. Gregory Valenza | |
EDITED / CORRECTED - to recognize that the San Francisco "Back to Work" ordinance is effective. Greetings. Welcome to installment 15 of Coronavirus / COVID related information for California employers. Review the other installments on the blog here. Federal OSHA has...
California Supreme Court Rules on Wage Statements, Pay Timing for Out of State Workers, and More
By D. Gregory Valenza | |
Answering questions posed by the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the California Supreme Court issued unanimous rulings in two cases: Ward v. United Airlines (here) and Oman v. Delta Airlines (here). The cases involve airline workers who travel within and...
Some Non-COVID Quick Takes on California Employment Law
By D. Gregory Valenza | |
Greetings. Here are a few employment law developments that California employers and lawyers may find of interest - New DFEH Regulations Effective 7/1/20 The Department of Fair Employment and Housing's regulations will be amended as of 7/1. The amendments cover...
Coronavirus / COVID-19 Update for California Employers # 14 – California’s Mandatory Face Coverings, IRS Vacation Donation, EEOC Guidance
By D. Gregory Valenza | |
Welcome to installment #14 of our series on Coronavirus / COVID-19 employment law issues affecting California employers. See the other posts on the blog here. Masks/ Face Coverings are Mandatory in Many Situations The California Department of Public Health just...
U.S. Supreme Court Rules 5-4 Against Termination of “DACA” / “Dreamers” Immigration Program
By D. Gregory Valenza | |
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration did not properly follow procedures required to end the immigration non-enforcement programs called "DACA" and "DAPA." To remind you what we're talking about - Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals...