July 15th, 2017/By Admin/In Blog, SBSBLOG
Topics for this Month include:
– ERISA exemption for church-affiliated hospitals
– Exemption salary requirement cannot include nonmonetary benefits
– FLSA Anti-Retaliation Extended to Attorneys
– Federal agencies flipping positions on wage regulations
– Update on California employment bills that still survive
U.S. Supreme Court Extends ERISA Religious Exemption to Church-Affiliated Hospitals
On June 5, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that the “church-plan” exemption in ERISA includes not only churches themselves, but also church-affiliated organizations, such as hospitals. Read More
June 01st, 2017/By Admin/In Blog, SBSBLOG
Topics for this Month include:
– California Supreme Court Opines on “Day of Rest” Requirements
– OSHA Delaying New Recordkeeping Requirements
– Implementation of DOL’s “Fiduciary Rule”
– New Workplace Harassment Guide for California Employers
– Update on Bills Pending in California and U.S.
California Supreme Court Clarifies “Day of Rest” Requirements
On May 8, 2017, the California Supreme Court issued an advisory opinion regarding questions that the Ninth Circuit had on California’s “day of rest” requirements in Mendoza v. Read More
May 05th, 2017/By Admin/In Blog, SBSBLOG
Topics for this Month include:
– Pending Employment Legislation
– Department of Labor and NLRB Appointments
– Federal Equal Pay Act and Past Salary History
– Effect of Resigning While in a Temporary Altered Mental State
– Arbitration Agreements Prohibiting Public Injunctive Relief
LEGISLATIVE/REGULATORY UPDATE
California Bills to Watch
The following is a list of bills pending in California and the U.S. Legislature that could have a significant impact on employers. Don’t let these bills pass you by – if any of these bills could affect your company and/or your employees – whether good or bad – have your voice heard and let your legislators know how you feel! Read More
May 02nd, 2017/By Admin/In Blog
Firm Partner Robert Freedman and other respected guest panelists recently spoke on the topic of Creative Settlements: Out-of-the-Box Thinking to Obtain Resolution during the CLM March Webinar Series. During their presentation, the panel explored the dynamics of resolving problem cases which would benefit by non-traditional and “out-of-the-box” strategies.
Read More
April 07th, 2017/By Admin/In Blog, SBSBLOG
Topics for this Month include:
– New Employment Legislation Introduced in California
– Status of OSHA Reporting Regulations & Repeal of Blacklisting Executive Order
– Possible Expansion of FMLA
– Update on Law on Employment Arbitration/Class Action Waiver Agreements
– Protection of Internal Whistleblowing
– Second Meal Period Waivers for Healthcare Workers Clarified
LEGISLATIVE/REGULATORY UPDATE
California Bills to Watch
More employment-related legislation was introduced during the first quarter of 2017. Here are some of the bills now pending in California for employers to keep an eye on:
- SB 63: Expands the CFRA to employers with 20 or more employees within a 75- mile radius.
Read More
