by Cynthia Elkins | Jan 11, 2012 | News
The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) announced that it has again postponed the implementation of the new rule requiring private sector employers who are subject to the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) to post a notice which informs...
by Cynthia Elkins | Jan 11, 2012 | News
As was reported in our previous newsletters, the California Supreme Court heard oral argument on the Brinker case on November 8th. And under the Rules of Court, the Supreme Court is required to issue decisions 90 days after a case is submitted, so a decision was...
by Cynthia Elkins | Jan 11, 2012 | News
Disability discrimination litigation seems to be on the rise. For this reason, it is critical for employers to understand their obligations and the protections provided to employees and applicants under both state and federal laws. These laws provide that individuals...
by Cynthia Elkins | Jan 11, 2012 | News
As discussed in our Year End Newsletter, one of the laws affecting California employers, effective January 1, 2012, is the requirement to provide a notice to new hires which complies with newly enacted Labor Code §2810.5(a) entitled Wage Theft Protection Act of 2011....
by Cynthia Elkins | Jan 11, 2012 | News
The IRS issued the 2012 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business purposes. Beginning January 1, 2012, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be...
