California Supreme Court Poised to Address the Issue of PAGA Standing Post-Viking River
As we previously reported, the United States Supreme Court in Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana, (2022) 142 S. Ct. 1906, delivered a victory for California employers.
DOJ and FTC Enter Separate MOUs with the NLRB to Collaborate on Worker Protections and Competition in U.S. Labor Markets
In the latest employment-related collaborations under President Biden, the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division (“DOJ”) and Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) both recently announced new partnerships with the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”), with the aim of coordinating their policy and enforcement initiatives to protect workers’ rights and promote competition in labor markets.
Employer Take Home Test: California Supreme Court to Consider Employer Liability for So-Called Take Home COVID-19
COVID-19-related litigation remains on the frontline as the California Supreme Court agreed to decide, in Corby Kuciemba et al. v. Victory Woodworks Inc., case number S274191, whether employers may be liable for COVID-19 spreading to employees’ households.
D.C. Council Waters Down Non-Compete Ban While Keeping Some Significant Limitations
On July 12, 2022, the D.C. Council amended the Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Amendment Act of 2020 (the “Amendment”), walking back from an earlier version of the bill that, as previously discussed, contemplated a nearly total ban for employee non-competes.
Drug Tests and Attorney's Fees
This week, the Ninth Circuit addresses the employment status of job applicants made to take drug tests and the availability of an award of attorney’s fees under
Viking River Is Victorious in Compelling Individual PAGA Claim to Arbitration
The United States Supreme Court’s decision in Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana, 142 S. Ct. 1906 (2022), is welcome news for California employers. In short, e
Navigating Pay Equity and Transparency Compliance During the Great Resignation
With a record breaking 4.5 million Americans quitting their jobs in March 2022, the Great Resignation has created a tension between meeting the increased busine
Preparing for Colorado’s New Limits on Employee Non-Competes
Continuing the ongoing trend of states placing restrictions on employee non-competes, on May 10, 2022, the Colorado General Assembly passed a bill amending C.R.
TRITIA MURATA AND ERIC AKIRA TATE NAMED TO LAW360'S 2022 EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD
Tritia Murata and Eric Akira Tate have been named to Law360's 2022 Editorial Advisory Board. These boards provide feedback on Law360's coverage and expert insig
Paying Employees in Cryptocurrency: Is That Lawful?
In recent years, more consumers, merchants, and financial institutions have accepted cryptocurrency as a form of payment for everyday products and services. Las