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News & Insights

July 18, 2023

California Supreme Court Issues Hotly Anticipated Decision on PAGA Claims and Arbitration

News/Alerts
In a long-awaited decision issued on July 17, 2023, the California Supreme Court held in Adolph v. Uber Technologies Inc. that a plaintiff who has been compelled to arbitrate his individual claims for civil penalties pursuant...
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July 12, 2023

Employers Not Required to Prevent Spread of COVID to Employees’ Household, CA Court Holds

Articles
The California Supreme Court released an opinion in Kuciemba v. Victory Woodworks Inc., finding that the exclusive remedy provisions of the California Workers’ Compensation Act (“WCA”) do not bar a non-employee’s...
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September 27, 2023

Artificial Intelligence and The Workplace

Events
At the OCBA Labor & Employment Law Symposium and Social on Oct. 7, 2023, Amy Patton will present on artificial intelligence and the workplace....
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September 21, 2023

Key California Employment Law Case Summaries: August 2023

News/Alerts
LaCour v. Marshalls of California LLC, No. A163920, 2023 WL 5543622 (Cal. Ct. App. Aug. 29, 2023) Summary:  Emergency Rule 9, which tolled statutes of limitations for six months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is valid and...
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September 11, 2023

“DEI: Framing the Concepts Through a Legal Lens” by Payne & Fears Attorneys Published in CEB

Articles
An article examining DEI concepts from a legal perspective by Payne & Fears’ attorneys Bree A. Oswald and Amy R. Patton was published in CEB. The article, “DEI: Framing the Concepts Through a Legal Lens,”...
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August 22, 2023

Modifications to California Regulations Governing Employer Consideration of an Applicant’s Criminal History Approved

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The California Office of Administrative Law recently approved the Civil Rights Council’s amendments to regulations in the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”) that govern employer inquiries into and...
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August 17, 2023

Eleven Payne & Fears Attorneys Honored by Best Lawyers

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Congratulations to the ten Payne & Fears attorneys included in the 2024 Edition of Best Lawyers® In America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. Attorneys have been recognized in the following practice areas:...
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August 11, 2023

Key California Employment Law Case Summaries: July 2023

News/Alerts
Kuciemba v. Victory Woodworks  Inc., 14 Cal. 4th 993 (2023) See our in-depth analysis HERE. Adolph v. Uber Technologies Inc., 14 Cal. 5th 1104 (2023) See our in-depth analysis HERE. Woodworth v. Loma Linda University...
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August 9, 2023

“Friend or Foe — Is Artificial Intelligence Worth the Risk to Your Business” by Payne & Fears Attorneys Featured in ABTL OC Summer 2023 Issue

Articles
An article on artificial intelligence and its risks to businesses by Payne & Fears’ attorneys Connor Kridle and Robert Matsuishi was featured in the Summer 2023 Association of Business Trial Lawyers (ABTL) Orange...
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August 9, 2023

NLRB Tells Employers to Review Their Handbooks Early This Year

News/Alerts
Earlier this month, the National Labor Relations Board (the NLRB or the Board) released its highly anticipated decision in Stericycle Inc. The decision establishes a new, employee-friendly standard by which the Board will...
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August 2, 2023

The End of Eroding Limits Policies in Nevada is Just the Beginning

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On June 3, 2023, Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo signed into law AB 398 (the Act) which modifies the Nevada insurance code by restricting the types of liability policies that can be offered in the state. The End of Eroding Limits...
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July 18, 2023

Key California Employment Law Case Summaries: May & June 2023

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Glacier Northwest Inc. v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local Union No. 174, 143 S.Ct. 1404 (2023) See our in-depth analysis HERE. People ex rel. Garcia-Brower v. Kolla’s, Inc., 14 Cal. 5th 719 (2023) See our...
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July 18, 2023

Employers Beware–Attorney General Announces Sweep Targeting Employee Data

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Attorney General’s Sweep On July 14, 2023, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced an “investigative sweep” focused on the employee data of certain, unnamed large employers in the state. As a part of the sweep,...
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