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  The California Supreme Court issued a significant ruling this week adopting a new test for independent contractor status that will impact many businesses in the “gig economy,” such as Uber, Grub Hub and Lyft.  The...

“I have returned.”  That’s what Douglas MacArthur declared on October 20, 1944, upon his triumphant return to the Philippines. It’s been some time since I’ve posted any comments on this blog.  I assure you, it...

  Non-union employers should always remain vigilant for signs that may indicate vulnerability to union organizing, or actual union activity in the work place.  If you can spot these early warning signs and take...

In McMillin Management Services, Inc. v. Financial Pacific Insurance Co. (2017) 17 Cal. App. 5th 187, the Fourth Appellate District, Division One, recently held that an insurer was not entitled to summary judgment when it...

Since the Harvey Weinstein allegations broke, many men and women in Hollywood and across the political arena have come forward with similar allegations against prominent figures, sparking national conversations about sexual...

  In this day of fires, hurricanes and heaven forbid earthquakes (or worse), many of us have been faced with evacuating our homes or surroundings on very short notice. Recently a friend of mine had to evacuate her home...

  As homeowners or business owners we would like our insurance to cover everything. If it did, however, our premiums would be astronomical. So, what do you do when you hire a contractor or service provider whose...

Class action and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) lawsuits for alleged wage and hour violations continue to proliferate. Plaintiff’s counsel typically seeks information on all the company’s hourly employees (including...