by Cynthia Elkins | Oct 14, 2011 | News
Finally, after waiting for three years from the time the case was originally granted review, the California Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Brinker Restaurant Corporation v. Superior Court on November 8, 2011, and (eventually) determine whether an...
by Cynthia Elkins | Oct 14, 2011 | News
In yet another unfavorable decision in yet another wage and hour lawsuit, the Court recently decided that an employer who prevailed in a wage and hour case is not entitled to recover its attorneys’ fees under Labor Code Section 218.5, even though Section 218.5...
by Cynthia Elkins | Mar 4, 2011 | News
With March Madness approaching, it is not an uncommon situation for office pools to be organized by co-workers. While this may seem like a fun and harmless workplace activity, promoting teamwork and enhancing morale, such “gambling” actually can place the...
by Cynthia Elkins | Mar 3, 2011 | Firm
Cynthia Elkins was recently profiled in the San Fernando Valley Business Journal. Each year the SFVBJ has a focus on law firms in the San Fernando Valley. Cynthia was interviewed about her involvement as an advisor to the State Bar Executive Committee on Solo and...
by Cynthia Elkins | Mar 3, 2011 | News
Update the Handbook:. Time flies so has it been a few years since you last reviewed and updated your employee handbook? 2011 might the year to add or revise policies relating to: cell phone use at work and on the road; use of social networking media at work; the...
