March 6, 2023
San Fernando Valley Business Journal recognized Senior Employment Counsel Corinne Spencer among its 2023 list of trailblazing advisors for her contributions to the Valley’s business landscape. In addition to her representation of clients in employment-related matters, Corinne was acknowledged for... Read MoreFebruary 21, 2023
The San Fernando Valley Business Journal turned to Senior Employment Counsel Corinne Spencer and other leading employment experts to get their insights on the current state of labor legislation, what changes have come to the labor law landscape in light... Read MoreFebruary 17, 2023
Ruling on the Federal Arbitration Act vs Assembly Bill 51 Yesterday, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit panel ruled that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) preempts Assembly Bill 51, a 2019 California measure that prohibited employers from... Read MoreFebruary 8, 2023
A consumer arbitration case against Coinbase Inc. before the U.S. Supreme Court will affect how cost-efficient arbitration is for employers. The case involves whether an appeal of a district court's denial of a motion to compel arbitration stays the litigation or... Read MoreJanuary 25, 2023
Currently, employers may lawfully require California employees to agree to arbitrate employment claims (except for sexual assault and harassment claims). However, the ability to mandate arbitration in the foreseeable future is in limbo. In their article for The Recorder, Senior... Read MoreJanuary 10, 2023
For a sixteenth year, Managing Partner Barry Pearlman has been named to the Southern California Super Lawyers 2023 list in the area of Employment Litigation: Defense. Pearlman specializes in the litigation of complicated employment law and workers’ compensation defense matters,... Read MoreDecember 13, 2022
California’s employment laws will soon be even tougher with new bills taking effect January 1, 2023. KFI-AM and KNX News spoke with Senior Associate Antwoin Wall on why SB-1162 can be construed as a job killer by adding costly reporting... Read MoreNovember 21, 2022
Register for the 2022 PB&W Employment Law Symposium & Wine Tasting Don’t miss the in-person event held on Thursday, December 1 at the Hilton Garden Inn Burbank. The symposium will cover the biggest issues California employers are facing and provide... Read MoreNovember 14, 2022
As people are returning to the workforce, California is aggressively adding jobs. With the addition of jobs and employees, public sector organizations need to remain vigilant and stay up-to-date on the pertinent federal and state employment laws. In her article... Read MoreNovember 7, 2022
New rules for disclosing pay range information to applicants and employees, and new record keeping and reporting requirements go into effect in California on January 1, 2023. But two other rules effective January 1 are just as consequential, Senior Associate Antwoin Wall... Read More
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