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Lisa V. Ryan

Lisa V. Ryan

Lisa is a thoroughly knowledgeable and active counselor in workplace policies, and a strong and effective advocate when claims do arise. She's known for her work in the litigation of wage and hour class action, employment discrimination, sexual harassment, public works/prevailing wage, and labor law issues. She also advises private businesses and public sector clients on a variety of personnel matters, including discrimination and accommodation issues, drug testing, state and federal family leave, workers’ compensation discrimination and OSHA compliance Read More

Lisa V. Ryan / December 16, 2024

What Should an Employer Do When an Employee’s Social Media Runs Afoul of Its Code of Conduct?

Originally published for HR California A recent California Court of Appeal decision serves as a critical reminder for employers about the importance of clear policies and fair treatment in the workplace. Wawrzenski v. United Airlines, Inc. deals ...
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Lisa V. Ryan / September 5, 2024

Public Employers Not Subject to PAGA, Private Employers Must Still Comply

Employment Litigation

Originally published for HR California California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) allows aggrieved employees to file lawsuits to recover civil penalties on behalf of themselves, other employees and the state of California for Labor ...
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Lisa V. Ryan / June 24, 2024

Aren’t You Ready to Retire?

Employment Litigation

Key Takeaways from a Recent California Court Ruling on Age Discrimination For decades, state and federal mandates have required employers provide equal opportunity to all their employees, a mandate which requires equal access to training ...
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Lisa V. Ryan / December 7, 2023

Court: Termination Justified After Warning Supervisor Against Unprofessional Behavior Following Investigation

Employment Litigation

Originally published for HR California Employers must regularly navigate the challenges of handling complaints brought by employees in the workplace. While many complaints relate to daily nuisances involving coworker or customer interactions, ...
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Lisa V. Ryan / April 26, 2023

Leaving Work to Avoid Stress Found Not to Be a Reasonable Accommodation

Employment Litigation

Originally published for HR California In a pro-employer decision that provides guidance in responding to employees’ request for accommodations, a California court aptly noted that such requests need not excuse an employee from performing the ...
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Lisa V. Ryan / February 15, 2023

How California Employers Have Handled Competition in the Absence of Non-Compete Agreements

Personnel Policies

Updated February 15, 2023 And Why the Rest of the Nation May Soon Follow California’s Ban on Non-Compete Agreements As the federal government considers limiting or prohibiting employee noncompetition agreements, employers doing business in ...
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Lisa V. Ryan / November 2, 2022

Must Employers Pay When Employees Claim They’re Too Busy for Rest Breaks?

Employment Litigation

Originally published for HR California Virtually all California employers and their employees are aware of workers’ rights to take paid rest breaks during a typical shift — that all nonexempt employees whose total daily work time is at least ...
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Lisa V. Ryan / September 22, 2022

Owners’ Personal Liability for Minimum Wage Violations  

Wage and Hour

Court Finds Discretion “May” Not be Judicial Business owners often incorporate their businesses to help protect personal assets. Under California law, a corporation stands as a separate legal entity and can shield its owners from personal ...
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