In Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, the California Supreme Court adopted a new standard to determine whether a worker is properly classified as an employee or an independent contractor. The simplified standard, known as the ABC test, looks at three required factors to determine a valid independent contractor who would not be subject to one of California’s wage orders and other employer obligations: [...]
The current legislative session is now at a close. Governor Brown has approved or vetoed the bills sent from the legislature. Unfortunately for employers, this year was fairly active for labor and employment laws. Below is a partial list, not exhaustive, of the biggest developments from this year’s new laws. Unless otherwise noted, these laws [...]
As The Weinstein Company will soon learn, it is a serious mistake to allow a culture of "anything goes" to exist in your workplace. Whether the vice is sexual harassment, discrimination or retaliation, ignoring the problem will eventually result in litigation to set things right. These matters need prompt attention, not a blind eye, if [...]