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Today, the U.S. Supreme Court made it easier for employees to challenge discriminatory job transfers. In Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, the Court held that an employee challenging a job transfer under Title VII must show that...

Huerta v. CSI Elec. Contractors, No. S275431, 2024 WL 1245291 (Cal. Mar. 25, 2024) See our in-depth analysis HERE. Ortiz v. Randstad Inhouse Services LLC, 95 F.4th 1152 (9th Cir. 2024) Summary: To qualify as a transportation...

In a unanimous opinion, the Supreme Court held today that the Federal Arbitration Act’s (“FAA”) exemption for any “class of workers engaged in foreign or interstate commerce” is not limited to workers whose...

At the OCBA Solo Practitioner/ Small Firm Section Meeting on June 20, 2024, Amy Patton will present on solo & small firm section....

Payne & Fears attorney Amy Patton present on workplace violence prevention at the OCBA Seminar. The event takes place April 30, 2024....

An issue that has long plagued employers in California is whether time an employee spends on the employer’s premises making their way to or from their worksite is compensable. We have seen a spike in lawsuits raising this...

In a recent trial court decision, a Montana federal court reminds us how fragile insurance coverage can be for construction-related insurance claims. Specifically, this case illustrates how seemingly small factual nuances can...

Sarah P. Long has joined Payne & Fears LLP as a Partner in the firm’s Insurance Coverage and Litigation Group. Sarah has represented clients in all aspects of insurance coverage and litigation and also focus on...

Suarez v. Superior Court, 99 Cal. App. 5th 32 (2024) Summary:  An employer waives its right to arbitration if it fails to pay its share of the arbitration filing fee within 30 days of the payment’s due date. Facts:...

Payne & Fears attorneys Amy Patton and Taylor Brown present on employment law updates at the HR Pro Conference presented by Train Me Today. The event takes place March 26, 2024. The HR Pro Conference was launched in 2014...

Following is a summary of significant California employment legislation enacted into law in the 2022-2023 legislative session, and effective Jan. 1, 2024 (unless otherwise noted): Topics Include: 1. Discrimination,...

Marketing Coordinator/Designer Payne & Fears LLP seeks a driven Marketing Coordinator/Designer to help bring our client-facing materials and communications to the next level. Design is approximately half of the role, so...