On June 11, 2020, after recent acts of violence and injustice inflicted on African Americans, the California Supreme Court issued a statement acknowledging the existence of racial and social injustice and condemned racism in all its forms. In its message to our
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One of the biggest indicators that a potential lawsuit may be coming is receiving a “Personnel Records Request” from a former employee, commonly known as a personnel “file”. Currently, employers are required to maintain a copy of an employee’s personnel records for
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During this uncharted COVID-19 pandemic, there are risks that you may have never contemplated or considered. Nonetheless, every employer must be willing to adjust and make their working conditions safe as employers are still responsible for providing a safe and healthy workplace
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The San Mateo County Health Department has issued a new Safer Community Order (“Order”) to align the County with Governor Gavin Newsom’s Resilience Roadmap. This new Order, effective June 18, 2020, supersedes and replaces the County’s prior Shelter in Place Order that
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In a historic 6-3 decision, the United States Supreme Court in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia held that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which makes it illegal for employers to discriminate because of a person’s sex, and other
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Update: The recording of this webinar is here Save the date! On June 23 from 10 AM to 10:30 AM PDT, our estate planning attorney Angel Riley will give a free webinar on estate planning to the public as part of the
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Moving into or having a loved one in hospice care can be a scary, sad, and emotional experience. During this stage of one’s life, it is often the last opportunity for the individual to ensure that he or she has a proper
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While some localities adjust their minimum wage on January 1 each year, others change the rate on July 1. Effective July 1, 2020, several localities throughout California will be raising their minimum wage requirements for employers. Specifically, minimum wage on July 1,
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COVID-19 has thrown a monkey wrench into the mergers and acquisitions area. Companies looking for buy opportunities may find that the current environment provides opportunities that would not have been realistic before the pandemic. In some instances, the pandemic may have increased
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Motor carriers may and should limit their liability for freight loss or damage. Limitations are permitted by California and federal laws (Cal. Comm. Code 7309; 49 USCA 14706). In Rational Software v. Sterling, 2393 F. 3d 276, a shipper hired the carrier
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