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The California Supreme Court Expands Who is an Employer Subject to State Anti-Discrimination Laws

By Kellen Crowe on September 01, 2023
In a unanimous decision, the California Supreme Court recently held that some business entities could be liable for violations of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), even... Continue Reading

Jury Finds No Dangerous Condition at Transbay Terminal

By Maria Nozzolino on August 29, 2023
Maria Nozzolino, a partner at the firm, successfully defended her client and obtained a defense verdict in a dangerous condition of public property action in San Francisco Superior Court,... Continue Reading

No Treble Damages Against Public Entities for “Cover-Up” Under Childhood Sexual Assault Statute

By Kellen Crowe on August 28, 2023
In 2020, the Legislature amended Code of Civil Procedure section 340.1(b)(1) to permit the imposition of treble damages for a “cover up” of childhood sexual assault. Many questions... Continue Reading

Another Nail in the Coffin for Employee Time Rounding in California

By Kellen Crowe on August 17, 2023
Many employers simplify their payroll system by rounding employee time punches to the nearest set increment, typically one quarter hour. The traditional rule under federal and California... Continue Reading

California Supreme Court Rules Government Entities Are No Longer Immunized from Claims of Injuries Caused by Law Enforcement Investigations Pursuant To Government Claims Act (Cal. Gov’t Code Section 821.6)

By Nicholas D. Syren on August 09, 2023
Prior precedent in California law set forth broad immunity from liability based on the Government Claims Act for public employees due to negligent acts in wrongful prosecution. See Amylou... Continue Reading

Companies Are Not Liable for Spouses of Employees that Contract COVID-19 at Work and Transmit Virus to Family Household

By Matthew T. Matejcek on July 19, 2023
The California Supreme Court’s decision in Kuciemba v. Victory Woodworks, Inc.  focused on the issue of what claims, if any, an employee’s spouse has against a company if the employee... Continue Reading
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