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2013
May 2013
New CA Pregnancy Regulations FAQ
OSHA Inspections: A New Union Organizing Tool?
March 2013
FIRM NOTES
2013 BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA Ken Ballard 2013 Labor Lawyer of The Year 2013 CALIFORNIA SUPER LAWYERS LISTING
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY ISSUES NEW I-9 FORM
January 2013
APPELLATE PANEL INVALIDATES PRESIDENT OBAMAS RECESS APPOINTMENT TO THE NLRB
2012
December 2012
CA ENACTS NEW EMPLOYMENT LAWS
NEW IRS MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE
November 2012
NEW EEOC ENFORCEMENT GUIDANCE ON USE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS
October 2012
GOVERNOR SIGNS BILL OUTLAWING MOST EMPLOYER REQUESTS FOR SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT INFORMATION
EXPECT NEW JOB BIAS CLAIMS OVER RELIGIOUS DRESS AND GROOMING PRACTICES
July 2012
HAVE YOU LOOKED AT YOUR OFF-DUTY POLICY LATELY?
U.S. SUPREME COURT HOLDS PHARMACEUTICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVES ARE EXEMPT "OUTSIDE SALES" EMPLOYEES UNDER THE FLSA
JUSTICE DEPARTMENT RELEASES NEW ADA GUIDANCE ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH HIV/AIDS
June 2012
FIRM NOTES PARTNER LINDA MILLER SAVITT NAMED TOP WOMAN LAWYER
May 2012
COURT STRIKES DOWN NLRBS NEW UNION ELECTION RULES
NLRB IMPLEMENTS NEW QUICKIE ELECTION RULES
April 2012
CONTROVERSIAL UNION RIGHTS POSTING DELAYED AGAIN
SUPREME COURT ISSUES LONG-AWAITED RULING ON STATE-MANDATED MEAL AND REST PERIODS
March 2012
FEDERAL COURT OK'S NLRB NOTICE POSTING REQUIREMENT
January 2012
NLRB BANS ATTEMPTS TO RESTRICT CLASS CLAIMS OF NON-UNION EMPLOYEES
NEW EMPLOYEE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS NOW IN EFFECT
BRINKER UPDATE: SUPREME COURT RULING DELAYED
2011
December 2011
NLRB POSTPONES (AGAIN) ITS CONTROVERSIAL NOTICE POSTING DEADLINE
NEW CALIFORNIA LAW OUTLAWS USE OF CREDIT REPORTS FOR SCREENING MOST JOB APPLICANTS
SAN FRANCISCO MINIMUM WAGE RATE INCREASES TO $10.24
IS THERE A UNION IN YOUR COMPANYS FUTURE?
October 2011
NLRB POSTPONES UNION RIGHTS POSTING DEADLINE
September 2011
TRADE GROUP FILES SUIT TO ENJOIN NLRB POSTING REGULATION
NEW NLRB RULE REQUIRES ALMOST EVERY EMPLOYER TO POST A NOTICE ADVISING EMPLOYEES HOW TO FORM A LABOR UNION AND FILE CHARGES AGAINST THE COMPANY
August 2011
SABBATICAL PROGRAMS UNDER ATTACK IN CALIFORNIA
GOVERNOR BROWN SIGNS BILL ENHANCING STATE'S PAID ORGAN AND BONE MARROW DONATION LEAVE LAW
EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE: SURVIVING LABOR BOARD SCRUTINY
July 2011
OUT OF STATE WORKERS MUST BE PAID CALIFORNIA OVERTIME PAY FOR WORK PERFORMED IN CALIFORNIA
June 2011
U.S. SUPREME COURT WAL-MART RULING WELCOME NEWS TO EMPLOYERS
COURT APPROVES DAILY MEAL/REST PERIOD PENALTY OF TWO HOURS
May 2011
NO PROTECTION TO EMPLOYEES WHO DISCLOSE EMPLOYER WRONGDOING TO THE MEDIA
U.S. SUPREME COURT APPROVES CLASS ACTION WAIVERS
April 2011
EMAIL PRIVACY RULING GOOD FOR EMPLOYERS
March 2011
SUPREME COURT DRAMATICALLY EXPANDS THE CONCEPT OF ILLEGAL RETALIATION
February 2011
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011
NEW PAID ORGAN AND BONE MARROW DONATION LEAVE LAW
January 2011
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011
NEW IRS MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE
2010
December 2010
EVERYONE PLEASE TAKE YOUR SEAT
November 2010
SAVE THE DATE!!!
October 2010
PROPOSITION 19 UPDATE: OBAMA ADMINISTRATION PROMISES VIGOROUS ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL DRUG LAWS IF BALLOT MEASURE PASSES
BRGS SENIOR COUNSEL LINDA B. HUREVITZ WILL BE A PRESENTER AT THE EMPLOYMENT ROUND TABLE OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAS 2010 ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE ON NOVEMBER 4
REMINDER: SAVE THE DATE!!!
PROPOSITION 19 PRESENTS MANY CHALLENGES FOR EMPLOYERS
FIRM NOTES LINDA MILLER SAVITT ELECTED TO PRESTIGIOUS AMERICAN COLLEGE OF TRIAL LAWYERS
SAVE THE DATE!!!
September 2010
FIRM NOTES - SEPTEMBER 2010
August 2010
DONT ASK, DONT TELL
June 2010
FIRM NOTES - JUNE 2010
SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS PUBLIC EMPLOYERS SEARCH OF TEXT MESSAGES
FEDERAL CONTRACTORS MUST POST NEW FEDERAL NOTICE OF UNIONIZATION RIGHTS
May 2010
FIRM NOTES
PRESIDENT SIGNS ANOTHER COBRA SUBSIDY EXTENSION
April 2010
NURSING MOTHERS GAIN PROTECTION UNDER FEDERAL HEALTHCARE LAW
March 2010
DOL ISSUES UPDATED MODEL NOTICES FOR NEW COBRA SUBSIDY EXTENSION
NEW FTC GUIDELINES HOLD EMPLOYERS RESPONSIBLE FOR ON-LINE BEHAVIOR OF EMPLOYEES
COBRA SUBSIDY EXTENDED AGAIN
February 2010
CALIFORNIA COURTS CONTINUE TO STRIKE DOWN NON-COMPETITION AGREEMENTS
NEW MANDATORY LEAVE FOR CIVIL AIR PATROL EMPLOYEES
EMPLOYERS MUST POST SUMMARY OF JOB RELATED INJURIES BY FEBRUARY 1
SAVE THE DATE!!!
FIRM NOTES - FEBRUARY 2010
ACCEPTABLE PHRASES WHEN DISCUSSING DISABILITIES
January 2010
LABOR DEPARTMENT ISSUES MODEL COBRA SUBSIDY EXTENSION NOTICES
U.S. SUPREME COURT TO DECIDE IF EMPLOYERS MAY REVIEW EMPLOYEE TEXT MESSAGES
2009
December 2009
COBRA SUBSIDY EXTENDED
MEET GINA: A FAQ ON THE NEW GENETIC INFORMATION NON-DISCRIMINATION ACT (GINA)
FIRED ADVOCATE FOR THE DISABLED MAY SUE FOR RETALIATION
CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT OKS INCENTIVE PLAN FORFEITURE CLAUSES
November 2009
IMMIGRATION UPDATE:
OBAMA ADMINISTRATION KEEPS UP PRESSURE ON BUSINESSES WITH ANNOUNCEMENT OF 1000 ADDITIONAL EMPLOYER I-9 AUDITS
GOVERNOR SIGNS CALCHAMBER-SUPPORTED BILL PROTECTING BUSINESSES FROM MERITLESS LAWSUITS
NEW CALIFORNIA MILITARY LEAVE
MORE CHANGES TO THE FMLA AND OTHER LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS
LAYOFFS: HOW TO AVOID DISASTER
October 2009
PREPARING FOR THE FLU SEASON: NEW EEOC GUIDANCE
USE OF CONTRACTORS CARRIES HIDDEN RISK
September 2009
STATE SUPREME COURT LOOKS AT HIDDEN CAMERAS IN THE WORKPLACE
FEDERAL CONTRACTORS MUST BEGIN USING E-VERIFY SYSTEM TODAY
RECESSION RELIEF: CALIFORNIA LABOR COMMISSIONER APPROVES TEMPORARY SALARY REDUCTION WITH CUT IN HOURS FOR EXEMPT EMPLOYEES
August 2009
SUPREME COURT MAKES IT HARDER FOR EMPLOYEES TO FILE CLASS ACTIONS FOR UNFAIR COMPETITION AND PENALTIES UNDER THE STATES PRIVATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL ACT
IMMIGRATION UPDATE: DHS RESCINDS CONTROVERSIAL SOCIAL SECURITY NO MATCH RULE, SUPPORTS E-VERIFY PROGRAM AND INITIATES NATIONWIDE COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
July 2009
CONGRESS DROPS CONTROVERSIAL CARD CHECK PROVISION FROM EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT
FIRM NOTES: STATES LEGAL NEWSPAPER RANKS TWO BRGS PARTNERS AMONG THE VERY BEST IN CALIFORNIA
MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE
CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT CURTAILS UNIONS RIGHT TO USE OFFENSIVE LAWSUITS AS ORGANIZING TOOL
A HOBSONS CHOICE: HIGH COURT SHARPLY LIMITS EMPLOYERS OPTIONS FOR AVOIDING BIAS CLAIMS
June 2009
AVOIDING CAREGIVER DISCRIMINATION: EEOC ISSUES BEST PRACTICES GUIDANCE FOR EMPLOYERS
CONGRESS CONSIDERS PATRIOT CORPORATIONS OF AMERICA ACT WITH PRO-UNION PROVISIONS
NEW MAILING ADDRESS EFFECTIVE JUNE 29, 2009
STARBUCKS ESCAPES $100M TIP POOLING RULING
MANDATORY E-VERIFY FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTORS DELAYED AGAIN
May 2009
HIGH COURT UPHOLDS PENSION SYSTEM THAT GAVE LIMITED CREDIT FOR PREGNANCY LEAVE TAKEN OVER 30 YEARS AGO
STATE HIGH COURT RELAXES STANDARDS FOR UNFAIR COMPETITION CLASS ACTIONS
FIRM NOTES: CHRISTINE HOEFFNER NAMED ONE OF THE TOP 100 WOMEN LITIGATORS
EVERYONE INTO THE POOL:
COURT EXPANDS RESTAURANT TIP POOLING RULES
April 2009
NEW WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION FOR EMPLOYEES WHO REPORT SUSPECTED MISUSE OF STIMULUS FUNDS
HIGH COURT GREEN LIGHTS ARBITRATION OF JOB BIAS CLAIMS UNDER UNION CONTRACTS
LOOMING COBRA DEADLINE - DOL ISSUES MODEL NOTICES
March 2009
SAVE THE DATE!!!
STATE BUDGET INCLUDES FAVORABLE CHANGES TO CALIFORNIAS ALTERNATIVE WORKWEEK LAW
CHILDRENS HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM CREATES NEW SPECIAL ENROLLMENT RIGHTS FOR EMPLOYER GROUP HEALTH PLANS.
IS THERE A UNION IN YOUR FUTURE? CONGRESS INTRODUCES EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT
IRS ISSUES GUIDANCE TO EMPLOYERS ABOUT NEW COBRA SUBSIDY
SEMINAR ANNOUNCEMENT
SAVE THE DATE!!!
February 2009
COBRAS NEW BITE: STIMULUS PACKAGE ADDS EMPLOYER PAID COBRA PREMIUM SUBSIDY
FIRM NOTES
PRESIDENT OBAMA SIGNS LILLY LEDBETTER FAIR PAY ACT
STARBUCKS NARROWLY ESCAPES CLASS ACTION OVER EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FOIBLE
REMINDER: RESERVE THE DATE!!!
DELAY OF NEW FORM I-9 UNTIL APRIL 3, 2009
January 2009
E-VERIFY RULES FOR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS DELAYED
STARBUCKS PAYS OUT $3 MILLION TO SETTLE CLASS ACTION CLAIM OVER EMPLOYEE MILEAGE EXPENSES
FMLA WEBINAR, ARTICLES AND SEMINARS
RESERVE THE DATE!!!
NEW FORM I-9 TO BE USED AFTER FEBRUARY 2, 2009
2008
December 2008
COMPLYING WITH THE 2009 AMENDMENTS TO THE FMLA
STARBUCKS MARIJUANA CLAIM GOES UP IN SMOKE
FEDERAL CONTRACTORS MUST BEGIN USING E-VERIFY SYSTEM
YEAR END TIDBITS: TIPS FOR SAFE AND SOBER WORKPLACE PARTIES
November 2008
Cal/OSHA Interim Guidance on Protecting Workers
In Offices and Similar Indoor Workplaces from Wildfire Smoke
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EMPLOYEES PAID TO BE IRS INFORMANTS AND GIVEN WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS
MEAL BREAK ALERT: CALIFORNIA LABOR COMMISSIONER WEIGHS IN ON MEAL BREAK RULING
GOV. SCHWARZENEGGER SIGNS BILL OUTLAWING TEXTING OR E-MAILING WHILE DRIVING
LUNCH ’N LEARN WEBINAR - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2008
ANNOUNCING THE BRG&S LUNCH ’N LEARN™ WEBINAR SERIES
October 2008
WAGE HOUR ALERT: CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT TO REVIEW CONTROVERSIAL MEAL AND REST PERIOD RULING
NEW MAILING ADDRESS
ELECTION DAY ALERT: CALIFORNIA’S POSTING AND TIME OFF RULES FOR VOTING
GOV. SCHWARZENEGGER SIGNS EMERGENCY LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING MINIMUM SALARY FOR COMPUTER SOFTWARE EMPLOYEE OVERTIME EXEMPTION
CHILD LABOR RULES: EMPLOYING TEENAGERS AND STUDENT INTERNSHIPS (PART II)
September 2008
CHILD LABOR RULES: EMPLOYING TEENAGERS AND STUDENT INTERNSHIPS (PART I)
RESERVE THE DATE!!!
ANNUAL EEO-1 FORM FILING DEADLINE
CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT NIXES MOST NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS
August 2008
TEXT MESSAGE PRIVACY THE DO'S AND DON'TS
RESERVE THE DATE!!!
CALIFORNIA LABOR COMMISSIONER ADOPTS NEW MEAL AND REST BREAK RULES
July 2008
COURT CLARIFIES MEAL AND REST BREAK RULES
WAGE HOUR UPDATE: WHAT EVERY BUSINESS OWNER MUST KNOW ABOUT MEAL AND REST PERIOD COMPLIANCE
NEW IRS MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008
June 2008
Cal/OSHA Heat
Illness Prevention
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IMMIGRATION UPDATE: NEW RULE REQUIRES MOST FEDERAL CONTRACTORS TO ELECTRONICALLY VERIFY EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY
WORKPLACE SAFETY: CAL/OSHA REQUIREMENTS FOR PREVENTING HEAT RELATED ILLNESS
SAVE THE DATE - MANDATORY SEXUAL HARASSMENT TRAINING
May 2008
STATE LAW REQUIRES HANDS-FREE CELL PHONE USAGE WHILE DRIVING
JOB BIAS CHARGES AND SETTLEMENTS ON THE RISE
April 2008
RESERVE THE DATE!!!
March 2008
RESERVE THE DATE!!!
RESERVE THE DATE!!!
February 2008
NEW MANDATORY LEAVE FOR MILITARY FAMILIES 2008 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
RESERVE THE DATE!!!
January 2008
MEDICAL MARIJUANA CASE GOES UP IN SMOKE
CALIFORNIA'S NEW MANDATORY W-2 NOTICE
LABOR BOARD APPROVES RESTRICTIVE E-MAIL POLICIES
WORDS MATTER
2007
December 2007
CHANGES TO THE I-9 FORM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
November 2007
SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES EMPLOYEE EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT RULES
RESERVE THE DATES!!!
October 2007
CALIFORNIA ENACTS NEW LAW PROVIDING LEAVE FOR SPOUSES OF MILITARY MEMBERS
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