Labor and Employment

In-House Legal At Google Touched All The Bases, But Still Lost On A Privilege Claim

When it hired a consulting firm to get advice on fending off unions, Google’s in-house legal department was careful when […]

Employers Fear Never-Ending Liability Chain From Take-Home Covid Lawsuits

A California appeals court has allowed a wrongful death lawsuit to proceed against an employer in a case where the […]

The 500-Pound Retaliation Case

Possibly the most widely read legal story of the new year involves a custom auto repair shop employee who had […]

“Sigh Of Relief” As Supreme Court Takes Up PAGA Case

With the Supreme Court granting certiorari in Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana, California employers “who have been plagued by […]

Gig Work Showdown Looms In ‘22

In November 2020, California’s Proposition 22 passed with 59 percent of the vote, enabling companies like Lyft, Uber and Instacart […]

What Employers Need To Know About Masks

A post from law firm Littler addresses what is obviously a fluid and rapidly evolving situation, listing what’s required as […]

Unlikely Plaintiffs Challenge Bristol Myers Squibb Vaccine Policy

Four plaintiffs, all highly-paid professionals, have filed a putative class action against Bristol Myers Squibb, claiming they were wrongfully denied […]

The CA Employment Law Minefield: What’s New For ’22

It’s not yet illegal to be an employer in California, but it’s getting there….

How A Years-Old Rape Allegation Could Reveal Sony Entertainment Business Secrets

A knot of accusations, claims and counterclaims will need to be untangled in order to resolve an ongoing dispute between […]

Get Back To Your Office, Morgan Stanley CLO Tells Outside Counsel

Lawyers who were forced to work from home by the pandemic have become fond of doing so, even though the […]

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