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Alexandra DeFelice served as co-moderator of “Ensuring Success” a two-day seminar consisting of 14 panel discussions aimed at helping partners and other firm leaders navigate hot topics in professional service...
Starting at the end of 2020/early 2021, many California cities codified supplemental COVID-related paid sick leave, providing benefits beyond the state’s COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (“2022 SPSL”). Although...
December 8, 2022
Key California Employment Law Case Summaries: September, October, and November 2022
Camp v. Home Depot U.S.A. Inc., 84 Cal. App. 5th 638 (2022) Summary Where an employer can and does track the exact time in minutes that its employees work each shift, and those records show that employees were not paid for...
November 30, 2022
Extrinsic Evidence, or Eight Corners? Texas Court Sheds Light on Determining the Duty to Defend
Last year, the Texas Supreme Court adopted a narrow exception to the state’s eight-corners rule, and allowed the consideration of extrinsic evidence to determine the duty to defend. The exception arguably raised more...
Congratulations to Payne & Fears LLP Associate Connor Kridle, who recently passed the California Bar Examination. “Connor has been a tremendous asset to Payne & Fears as a summer associate and law clerk,” said...
November 4, 2022
Payne & Fears LLP Recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers in 2023 “Best Law Firms” Rankings
Payne & Fears LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers 2023 “Best Law Firms” list. Firms included in the 2023 edition of U.S....
Thursday, Dec. 1 9:30 am-10:30 am PT Join us for a lively discussion of critical year-end updates for California employers. We will address new legislation and key case rulings. Topics include: Then we will look into our...
The California Court of Appeal issued a decision this week that could spell the end of time rounding in California. In Camp v. Home Depot U.S.A. Inc., No. H049033, 2022 WL 13874360 (Oct. 24, 2022), the court held that, where...
October 25, 2022
New California Law Prevents Employers From Taking Action Against Employees Based Solely on Cannabis Use Away From Work
Drug screenings form a routine part of many hiring processes, but a new law may require employers to review this practice. The law, AB 2188, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 18, 2022, amends the California Fair Employment...
Panel Presentation Jeffrey K. Brown, Esq., Payne & Fears LLPRobert D. Coviello, Esq., Mediator, ADR Services, Inc.Perry Smith, Esq., Barritt Smith Miner LLP 2022 Orange County Bar Association Employment Law...
Payne & Fears is thrilled to announce the launch of our redesigned Website at paynefears.com. This redesign highlights the value of Payne & Fears’ legal services as we celebrate our 30th anniversary. By underscoring...
Friday, Oct. 289am-3pm PT Join us for our third annual all-day complimentary seminar on the most pressing employment law topics, transmitted to you in your home, office, or virtually anywhere with an internet connection....