In response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (2007) 550 U.S. 618, Congress passed Senate Bill 181 (the “Lilly Ledbetter Fairy Pay Act of 2009”). There have been a number of attempts
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Sayer Fausto LLP is a law firm that publishes blogs focused on employment law, civil rights, and related legal issues. Their content covers topics such as equal pay legislation, sexual harassment opposition, public entity liability in employment discrimination, Family and Medical Leave Act compliance, and Good Samaritan law interpretations. The firm provides analysis of court decisions, legislative changes, and regulatory updates relevant to employers and employees. Their posts aim to inform readers about legal protections, employer obligations, and recent developments in labor and employment law, often with a focus on California statutes and federal laws.
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Opposing Sexual Harassment
The United States Supreme Court clarified what it means to “oppose” sexual harassment. in Crawford v. Metropolitan of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, Crawford was asked questions during a sexual harassment investigation. In response to questions from the interviewer, Crawford…
Statutory Immunity No Bar to Liability for Public Entity
When 69-year-old Theodore DeJung was rejected for a full-time commissioner position for the Sonoma County Superior Court in favor of a person 26 years his junior, Mr. DeJung sued the court for age discrimination in violation of the Fair Employment…
New FMLA Poster
A revised Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) poster, reflecting the recently published final rule, is now available for viewing and downloading. Every employer covered by the FMLA is required to post and keep posted on its premises, in…
Good Samaritan Law Only Goes So Far
The California Supreme Court decided that a person who pulls another person from a potentially dangerous situation, causing injury to the endangered person in the process, is not protected by the state’s Good Samaritan laws.
In Van Horn v. Watson…
What Does Your Employment Application Ask?
This is something every HR Manager or Hiring Manager should be able to answer. The Fourth Appellate District for the State of California provided some useful hints regarding questions on employment applications regarding marijuana use. See Starbucks Corporation v. Superior…
Robert Nuddleman Joins Sayar Fausto LLP
Robert E. Nuddleman, formerly of Phillip J. Griego & Associates, will be joining Sayar Fausto LLP on January 1, 2009. Robert will be leading the firm’s civil litigation and employment practices.