November 3, 2023
Following the Kuciemba v. Victory Woodworks, Inc. decision in California, the law on “take-home COVID” has been settled: Employees who contract COVID-19 at work may bring a workers’ compensation claim against their employer but they and their family members are... Read MoreOctober 10, 2023
Join Pearlman, Brown & Wax, LLP in a webinar geared toward CLAIMS professionals and our employer clients who want to understand evolving themes, trends and problem areas that are HOT OFF THE PRESS regarding apportionment of permanent disability on October... Read MoreOctober 6, 2023
We are pleased to invite you to our annual symposium covering the top issues affecting California employers. A variety of panel discussions will be led by our attorneys and guest speakers, including Attorney Shaune B. Arnold with Finney Arnold. Join us to gain... Read MoreSeptember 22, 2023
Join Pearlman Brown & Wax for our third annual merienda on October 5, 2023, at El Cholo Restaurant from 4 – 7 pm in downtown LA: 1037 S. Flower St. LA, CA 90015. Celebrate the rich Hispanic heritage of California... Read MoreSeptember 15, 2023
Delores Huerta, born on April 10, 1930, in Dawson, New Mexico, is a prominent American labor leader and civil rights activist. She is best known for her co-founding of the National Farmworkers Association (NFWA), which later became the United Farm... Read MoreSeptember 8, 2023
Partner Justin Borska has been designated as a Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law by The State Bar of California. This advanced professional credential is awarded based on successful completion of the Legal Specialist Examination, a demonstration of a high... Read MoreAugust 24, 2023
The California Lawyers Association Workers’ Compensation Section has selected Senior Partner Yvonne Lang as Defense Attorney of the Year for 2023 in recognition of her advocacy skills, professionalism, community service and contributions to the workers’ compensation practice. Lang specializes in... Read MoreAugust 17, 2023
Partner Ani Baghdassarian and Senior Associate Antwoin Wall were selected to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2024 list for their work in workers’ compensation law and labor & employment. The Ones to Watch awards recognize attorneys who are earlier in... Read MoreAugust 8, 2023
A minimum wage increase went into effect in Los Angeles July 1, 2023. Employers are required to comply with the increases and post specific flyers communicating the information. For employers within Los Angeles City: Minimum wage increased to $16.78 per... Read MoreJuly 13, 2023
What's Happening in Employment Law Pandemic Emergency Has Ended but Employers Must Stay Vigilant Although the COVID-19 state of emergency has ended, California employers cannot go back to business as usual. Companies must have containment programs in place to reduce... Read More
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