by David L. Martin | Sep 15, 2020 | Latest News
On September 4, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2257. This new law modifies AB 5, whose strict ABC test resulted in many contractors being classified as employees. When passed, AB 5 impacted online content providers, news services, transportation companies,...
by David L. Martin | Sep 4, 2020 | COVID-19, Latest News
Employers across California have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by transitioning their workforces to work remotely. Consequently, questions have arisen about employers’ obligations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to track unscheduled hours worked by...
by David L. Martin | Aug 8, 2020 | COVID-19, Employer Defense, Latest News
On July 28, 2020, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) updated its new COVID-19 Employer Playbook. The purpose of the Playbook is to provide “guidance for employers to help them plan and prepare for reopening their business and to support a safe, clean...
by David L. Martin | Jul 23, 2020 | Employer Defense, Recent Successes
Last year, David L. Martin appealed an order from the Los Angeles Superior Court denying a petition to compel arbitration. The lower court found that the lack of initials next to a jury waiver provision precluded enforcement. On July 8, 2020, the Second District of...
by David L. Martin | Jun 21, 2020 | COVID-19, Latest News
While states begin to re-open and employers slowly welcome back their employees, a flood of COVID-related discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour claims are likely to appear. Cases of COVID-19 have seen recent spikes and concerns about lawsuits have left many...
