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Barbara A. Cotter, Partner

Barbara A. Cotter, Partner

As a litigator, Barbara has extensive experience defending wage and hour class action claims and representative claims – including those under the Private Attorneys General Act. She’s known for crafting client-centered defense plans, suiting each client’s budget and priorities. Read More

Barbara A. Cotter, Partner / March 31, 2023

New Rules Govern Hiring and Training of Apprentices on Public Works

Prevailing Wage

Contractors should take note of regulatory changes governing employer obligations on public works construction. The state agency which regulates apprenticeship training in California, the California Apprenticeship Council or “CAC,” adopted rules ...
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Barbara A. Cotter, Partner / January 11, 2023

New Year – New PAGA Strategies

Employment Litigation

More than 5,000 California employers are sued each year for civil penalties under the Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”). This year promises to be no exception. Already, the state has received notice of hundreds of intended ...
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Barbara A. Cotter, Partner / August 24, 2022

Fundamentals of Workplace Arbitration FAQ

Employment Litigation

Many employers are considering adopting or revising workplace arbitration agreements in light of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision holding that such agreements may limit PAGA claims. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked ...
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Barbara A. Cotter, Partner / March 23, 2021

PAGA Study Shows PAGA Undermines Labor Code Enforcement

Employment Litigation

According to a just-released study, the California law known as the Private Attorneys General Act, or “PAGA”,  has failed to improve Labor Code compliance, and instead has essentially privatized the enforcement of labor laws. As a result, Labor Code ...
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Barbara A. Cotter, Partner / September 21, 2020

Protected Right to Leaves of Absence in California Vastly Expanded

Personnel Policies

On September 17, 2020, Governor Newsom signed into law a bill vastly expanding employee rights to unpaid leave under California’s Family Rights Act (“CFRA”). While California’s current unpaid family sick leave law is restricted to employers of fifty ...
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Barbara A. Cotter, Partner / April 2, 2020

Families First Coronavirus Response Act

COVID-19 Updates

April 2, 2020 Legal Update Regulations Released April 1 Provide More Guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act On Wednesday, the Department of Labor released new regulations that clarify the paid family and sick leave provisions of ...
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Barbara A. Cotter, Partner / October 17, 2019

Bill Signed Outlawing Mandatory Arbitration of Employment Disputes

Employment Litigation

For updates on Assembly Bill 51 and using arbitration agreements to resolve workplace disputes, read this article. What does that mean for California employers? Last week Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 51, which outlaws mandatory ...
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Barbara A. Cotter, Partner / September 17, 2019

Gig Economy Bill Signed into Law

Personnel Policies

Assembly Bill 5, also known as the “Gig Economy Bill,” was just signed into law by Governor Newsom. How will it impact employers that employ independent contractors in California? Most importantly, it will require a comprehensive review of such ...
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