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Congratulations, your organization has decided to transition to a paperless human resources environment. While the benefits are numerous, such as increased efficiency and cost savings, the actual process of converting paper...
October 1, 2018
Governor Brown Signs Several Pieces Of #MeToo Legislation Into Law, But Vetoes Others
On September 30, 2018, for the final time during his tenure as Governor, Governor Jerry Brown acted on a series of bills passed by the legislature that would have far-reaching consequences for employers. Though...
This article was originally published in the Arizona of Corporate Counsel (ACC) – Arizona Chapter Newsletter. Non-solicitation agreements are commonly used by employers to restrict former employees from soliciting...
Payne & Fears LLP is a proud sponsor of the Achenbach Graphic Arts Council’s 2018 Gala. The firm’s own Leila Narvid acts as Chair, Board of Directors. This event will support art acquisitions for the Achenbach...
Payne & Fears LLP has the privilege of sponsoring the 32nd Annual Interval House Charity Golf Tournament. Irvine office partner, Thomas L. Vincent will be in attendance on behalf of the firm. About Interval House Interval...
September 24, 2018
Live Webinar: Employment Update – Worker’s Comp and Disability Accommodation, Class Action Waivers, and Company Policy Updates
Join Payne & Fears LLP, in partnership with Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) – Mountain West Chapter, for a live webinar covering timely employment law updates. Topics Include: Worker’s Compensation and...
September 18, 2018
Conference of California Bar Associations (CCBA) Elects Scott O. Luskin to Board of Directors
September 18, 2018 – Los Angeles, Calif. – Payne & Fears LLP congratulates Los Angeles Managing Partner Scott O. Luskin in his new leadership role as a Board Member of the Conference of California Bar Associations...
On September 14, 2018, the National Labor Relations Board released a draft rule that would reverse the NLRB’s 2015 decision in Browning-Ferris, 362 NLRB No. 186 (2015). In Browning-Ferris, the NLRB adopted a...
This complimentary seminar will educate business owners, in-house counsel and human resources professionals on important court developments in 2018 and new legislation taking effect in 2019. Topics: New legislation and case...
August 23, 2018
AB 3080, Banning Mandatory Workplace Arbitration Agreements, Now Awaits Governor’s Signature
On August 22, 2018, the California Senate voted to approve AB 3080, a bill prompted by the #MeToo movement against sexual harassment. Nominally, the bill is intended to combat the use of mandatory arbitration agreements and...
This month’s key employment law cases address the recording of small increments of work time, arbitration agreements and workplace harassment. Troester v. Starbucks Corp., 235 Cal. Rptr. 3d 820 (2018) Summary: ...
August 15, 2018 – Irvine, Calif. – Payne & Fears LLP is pleased to announce that seven of the firm’s attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2019 edition. Their...