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In an unprecedented decision issued last month, the Supreme Court ruled in Kristina Raines v. U.S. Healthworks Medical Group, et al. that third-party vendors, who handle labor and employment issues for an employer, can be independently sued as defendants under Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). The Court held that so long as such vendors employ five or more persons, they qualify as “agents” of an employer who are subject to liability for discrimination, harassment, and other claims under FEHA.
In an unprecedented decision issued last month, the Supreme Court ruled in Kristina Raines v. U.S. Healthworks Medical Group, et al. that third-party vendors, who handle labor ...
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Most employers utilize handbooks to familiarize employees with basic workplace rules and procedures. Because of the ongoing changes in California’s labor and employment laws, ...
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A recent court of appeal decision in the case of Cvejic v. Skyview Capital, LLC is a stark reminder of the need for employers and their counsel to “pay attention” and promptly ...
[Read more] about Cautionary Tale: Delay in Payment of Arbitration Fees Can Result in Waiver of Right to Proceed in Arbitration
