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Stephen R. McCutcheon

Stephen R. McCutcheon

Steve’s clients rely upon him for practical ways to reduce exposure, avoid litigation, and make wise business decisions in the pursuit and defense of claims. He is sensitive to eliminating disruption so his clients can stay focused on their business rather than litigation. When litigation is unavoidable, Steve brings to the table 20 years of experience in labor, employment, construction, and constitutional law in California and federal courts, representing individuals, businesses, and associations. Read More

Stephen R. McCutcheon / October 14, 2022

Beware of Zombie Claims

COVID-19 Updates

Updated October 14, 2022 COVID-19's Long-term Effects on Litigation and Document Retention COVID-19 and public health orders resulted in temporary closures of businesses and courts throughout the State of California. Many businesses suffer from the ...
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Stephen R. McCutcheon / August 23, 2021

California Supreme Court Issues Two Opinions Clarifying Prevailing Wage Requirements

Prevailing Wage

Under California’s Prevailing Wage Laws, employers working on “public works” must pay employees prevailing wage rates set by the State. What qualifies as a “public works” and which employees are entitled to prevailing wage is often difficult to ...
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Stephen R. McCutcheon / April 1, 2021

California Supreme Court Expands the Scope of Prevailing Wage for Workers on Contracts with Special Districts

Prevailing Wage

In an unprecedented interpretation of the Labor Code, the California Supreme Court just issued an opinion in Kaanaana v. Barrett Business Services, Inc., significantly expanding the reach of this state’s prevailing wage laws. In its March 29, 2021 ...
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Stephen R. McCutcheon / October 21, 2020

Is Time Off to Vote Required?

Personnel Policies

California employers are subject to a wide variety of laws providing employees with the right to take time off from work. Although California has largely moved to vote by mail, in-person voting locations will remain open, and under certain ...
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Stephen R. McCutcheon / September 23, 2020

California Independent Contractor Law Continues to Evolve

Personnel Policies

The California Supreme Court’s decision in Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court and the subsequent passage of Assembly Bill 5 upended settled understandings regarding California’s independent contractor laws. With Proposition 22 on the ...
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Stephen R. McCutcheon / May 24, 2018

California Criminal Background Check Regulations

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California’s statewide “ban the box” law, in effect as of January 2018, makes it illegal for an employer with 5 or more employees to: Include on any application for employment questions that seek the disclosure of an applicant’s conviction ...
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Stephen R. McCutcheon / December 19, 2017

NLRB Restores Long-Standing Precedent

Labor Relations

Union Employers May Make Unilateral Employment Policy Changes When Consistent with Past Practices... In a 3-2 decision involving Raytheon Network Centric Systems last week, the National Labor Relations Board restored a 1964 precedent allowing an ...
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Stephen R. McCutcheon / August 2, 2017

California Employers Must Provide Employees with Written Notice of Victim’s Rights

California employers already know there are quite a few state-mandated disclosures to give to new employees at the time of hire, and even more jobsite-posting requirements that follow. Effective July 1, 2017, California employers must also provide ...
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