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2010

August 2010

DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL

June 2010

FIRM NOTES - JUNE 2010

SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS PUBLIC EMPLOYER’S 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 OK’S 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 STATE’S 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: STATE’S 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 HOBSON’S 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 CALIFORNIA’S ALTERNATIVE WORKWEEK LAW

CHILDREN’S 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

COBRA’S 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