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2008

"Labor Board Approves Restrictive E-mail Policies"
By: Richard Rosenberg
From San Fernando Valley Business Journal
Febrary 4 - 17, 2008
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2007

"High Court Wage Hour Case Rulings Hurtful to Employers"
By: Richard Rosenberg
From San Fernando Valley Business Journal
December 10 - 23, 2007
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"Pending SB836 Adds "Familial Status" to Protected Class "
By: Richard Rosenberg
From San Fernando Valley Business Journal
September 17 - 30, 2007
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"Dispute Resolution Process Coming Under Scrutiny"
By: Richard Rosenberg
From San Fernando Valley Business Journal
July 9 - 22, 2007
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"Ruling Leaves Employers Vulnerable on Rest Periods"
By: Richard Rosenberg
From San Fernando Valley Business Journal
May 27, 2007
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"Labor insignia battle decided in San Diego"
By: Kenneth R. Ballard and Matthew T. Wakefield
Hotel & Motel Management
Apr 2, 2007
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"Firms Need to Be Careful When Considering Layoffs"
By: Richard Rosenberg
From San Fernando Valley Business Journal
February 5 - 18, 2007
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2006

"The Whistle that Didn't Blow"
by Richard S. Rosenberg
From California CEO
Q4 2006
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"Knowing the Rules about Hiring Illegal Immigrants"
by Richard S. Rosenberg
From San Fernando Valley Business Journal
December 4-17,2006 Volume 11, Number 25
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"You Are What You Do"
by Barry Kurtz and Richard S. Rosenberg
From Franchise Update
Issue II, 2006
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"Employers Must Handle Issues Before Unions Do"
by Kenneth R. Ballard and Matthew T. Wakefield
From Hotel & Motel Management
January 9, 2006
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2005

"Standard Workers' Comp Settlement Form Does Not Release Job Bias Claims"
By Richard S. Rosenberg, John J. Manier and Adrian J. Guidotti
Los Angeles Daily Journal
January 21, 2005
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2004

"Firing Employees for Off-Work Conduct May Be Legal"
By John J. Manier
Los Angeles Daily Journal
August 19, 2004
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"Courts Flip-Flop on 'Weingarten' Rights for Nonunion" Employees"
By Richard S. Rosenberg, Matthew T. Wakefield and Sabrina A. Beldner
Los Angeles Daily Journal
July 12, 2004
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"Anti-Gay Worker Who Violates Diversity Policy May Be Fired"
By Richard S. Rosenberg and John J. Manier
Los Angeles Daily Journal
January 22, 2004
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2003

"'Luce, Forward' Case Is Green Light, But Not a Blank Check"
By Richard S. Rosenberg and John J. Manier
Los Angeles Daily Journal
November 22, 2003
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"Individual Managers Don't Face Liability For Overtime Violations"
By Richard S. Rosenberg and John J. Manier
Los Angeles Daily Journal
May 22, 2003
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"Manager Affairs Didn't Create Hostile Working Environment"
by Richard S. Rosenberg and John J. Manier
March 28, 2003
Los Angeles Daily Journal
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"Plaintiff Cannot Use the Continuing-Violation Theory"
by Richard S. Rosenberg and John J. Manier
Los Angeles Daily Journal
January 30, 2003
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2002

"New State Law Requires Notice To Workers Before Mass Layoffs"
by Richard S. Rosenberg and Eric C. Schwettmann
Los Angeles Daily Journal
December 26, 2002
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"Decision on Mixed-Motive Issue Sets 9th Circuit Apart"
by Richard S. Rosenberg and John J. Manier
Los Angeles Daily Journal
September 26, 2002
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"Federal Disability Law Protects Rehabilitated Addicts"
by Richard S. Rosenberg and John J. Manier
Los Angeles Daily Journal
July 25, 2002
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"Employer's Policies Can Affect Expectation of Privacy"
by Richard S. Rosenberg and John J. Manier
Los Angeles Daily Journal
May 23, 2002
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"Lack of Notice May Not Result in More Days of Leave"
by Richard S. Rosenberg and John J. Manier
Los Angeles Daily Journal
April 29, 2002
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"Requiring Workers to Arbitrate May Not Always Be Employers' Best Option"
by Richard S. Rosenberg and John J. Manier
Los Angeles Daily Journal
March 28, 2002
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"A Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreement Doesn't Limit Jurisdiction of the EEOC"
by Richard S. Rosenberg and John J. Manier
Los Angeles Daily Journal
February 14, 2002
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"'Worthy Question' -- California Supreme Court Should Decide Applicability of Federal Defense"
by Richard S. Rosenberg and John J. Manier
Los Angeles Daily Journal
January 24, 2002
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2001

"WARN Watch" -- Employers Laying Off Workers Must Follow Notice Requirements
by Richard S. Rosenberg and Eric C. Schwettmann
Los Angeles Daily Journal
November 29, 2001
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"Fuzzy Math" -- Miscalculation of Leave Results in Employer Liability
by Richard S. Rosenberg and John J. Manier
Los Angeles Daily Journal
October 25, 2001
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"Short Fuse" -- 'Soltani' Allows Employers to Reduce Statute of Limitations
by Richard S. Rosenberg and Maurice E. Harrison III
Los Angeles Daily Journal
September 27, 2001
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"First Impression" -- Employment Law: 'Bell v. Farmers Insurance Exchange' is a must-read for resolving wage-hour exemption issues
by Richard S. Rosenberg and Jeffrey P. Fuchsman
Los Angeles Daily Journal
April 27, 2001
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"Interactive Process" -- Employment Law: The onus is on the employer to show that it is a cooperative partner in seeking accommodation
by Richard S. Rosenberg and Douglas N. Silverstein
Los Angeles Daily Journal
March 23, 2001
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"Susceptible Startups" -- Employment Law: Cases against dot-com companies demonstrate their vulnerability to labor issues
by Richard S. Rosenberg and Douglas N. Silverstein
Los Angeles Daily Journal
February 23, 2001
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"Work In" -- Employment Law: California employers should familiarize themselves with significant labor and employment laws passed by the Legislature in 2000
by Richard S. Rosenberg, John J. Manier and Adrian J. Guidotti
Los Angeles Daily Journal
January 26, 2001
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2000

"Holiday Harassment" -- Employers must combat the heightened danger that exists at workplace festivities
by Richard S. Rosenberg and Christine T. Hoeffner
Los Angeles Daily Journal
December 11, 2000
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"9 To 5" -- Analysis Of New Wage Orders Issued By The Industrial Welfare Commission
by Richard S. Rosenberg, Jeffrey P. Fuchsman and John P. Schaedel
Los Angeles Daily Journal
November 6, 2000
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"Being Evenhanded"
by Richard S. Rosenberg and Jeffrey P. Fuchsman
Los Angeles Daily Journal
October 2, 2000
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"Double Protection"
by Richard S. Rosenberg
Los Angeles Daily Journal
September 5, 2000
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"Retaliation Response"
by Richard S. Rosenberg and Christine T. Hoeffner
Los Angeles Daily Journal
August 7, 2000
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"Litigator Savitt Moves To Employment Law Boutique"
California Law Business.
Los Angeles Daily Journal
July 3, 2000
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"High Stakes"
by Richard S. Rosenberg
Los Angeles Daily Journal
June 5, 2000
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"Preventive Measures"
by Richard S. Rosenberg
Los Angeles Daily Journal
June 5, 2000
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"Office Hours"
by Richard S. Rosenberg and Jeffrey P. Fuchsman
Los Angeles Daily Journal
June 1, 2000
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"Punching Out--
Even now, firms may be able to schedule workweeks consisting of longer days without overtime pay"
by Richard S. Rosenberg
Los Angeles Daily Journal
April 3, 2000
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"Alternative Views--
Pre-Dispute Agreements To Arbitrate Employment Claims"
by Richard S. Rosenberg and Jeffrey P. Fuchsman
Los Angeles Daily Journal
April 3, 2000
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"Paper Proof --
Employers must report all hirings and firings to the state Employment Development Department"
by Richard S. Rosenberg
Los Angeles Daily Journal
March 6, 2000
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"Defensive Measures --
Three statutes govern whether a law firm must indemnify a partner of shareholder against a third-party lawsuit"
by Richard S. Rosenberg and Sherrie Lipsky Sheldon
Los Angeles Daily Journal
January 3, 2000
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1999

"Keeping Paper --
Federal and state law requires law firms to keep personnel records for varying periods of time. Firms that do not comply can be subject to both civil and criminal penalties"
by Richard S. Rosenberg and Stephen M. MacPhail
Los Angeles Daily Journal
December 6, 1999
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"Necessary Notices --
Law firms must comply with the myriad federal and California posting requirements. To do so is not expensive and is much better than paying penalties for noncompliance"
by Richard S. Rosenberg
Los Angeles Daily Journal
November 1, 1999
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"New Perceptions --
Sexual-Orientation Bias and Other Provisions Added to FEHA"
by John J. Manier
Los Angeles Daily Journal
October 28, 1999
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"Caveat Employer --
Firms that understand - and follow - personnel laws are in the best position for employment challenges ahead"
by Richard S. Rosenberg
Los Angeles Daily Journal
September 13, 1999
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"Independence Day --
Just because a firm intends to establish a contractor relationship doesn't mean state and federal agencies won't classify the individual as an employee"
by Richard S. Rosenberg
Los Angeles Daily Journal
September 7, 1999
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"Changing Times --
AB60 has reinstated daily overtime for nonexempt employees. Many firms with alternative workweek schedules will be affected"
by Richard S. Rosenberg
Los Angeles Daily Journal
August 2, 1999
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"Pay Dirt"
by Richard S. Rosenberg and Jeffrey P. Fuchsman
Los Angeles Daily Journal
April 26, 1999
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"Malicious Agent --
Punitive-Damages Liability for Sexual Harassment"
by Richard S. Rosenberg, Jeffrey P. Fuchsman
and Kathleen E. Collins
Los Angeles Daily Journal
April 12, 1999
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