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
California Business and Employment Law
The California Business and Employment Law blog, published by Sayer Fausto LLP, covers legal issues related to employment discrimination, wage and hour laws, workplace harassment, and employee rights under federal and California statutes. It discusses legislative developments such as the Ledbetter Equal Pay Act, interpretations of anti-retaliation protections in harassment cases, and public entity liability under the Fair Employment and Housing Act. The blog also addresses compliance requirements like Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) postings and forms, as well as liability considerations under Good Samaritan laws in California. The content focuses on practical legal implications for employers and employees in California business and employment contexts.
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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.