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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 / February 14, 2025

The Little Things Matter in Enforcing Employment Agreements

Employment Litigation

When an employee is hired, they are required to sign and acknowledge their understanding of, and agreement to, a number of important policies that become a part of the employment relationship. This often includes an arbitration agreement and waiver ...
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Stephen R. McCutcheon / July 16, 2024

California Supreme Court Upholds Good Faith Defense to Alleged Wage Statement Violations

Employment Litigation

Alleged wage statement violations are a staple of complaints in class action litigation and claims under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). Labor Code section 226 requires that a wage statement accurately state nine categories of information, ...
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Stephen R. McCutcheon / January 17, 2024

Moonlighting Employees: Addressing Outside Employment

Personnel Policies

With the rise of telework, the gig economy, and the current economic climate, many employees are seeking additional sources of income. This may take the form of a second job, freelance work, or gig positions, which is commonly referred to as ...
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Stephen R. McCutcheon / January 16, 2024

California Updates Wage Theft Notice Requirements

The Wage Theft Protection Act, California Labor Code Section 2810.5, was adopted in 2011 to address concerns of intentional theft of wages by employers, especially employers in certain industries, such as textile manufacturing, personal services, ...
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Stephen R. McCutcheon / May 11, 2023

Keep Employee Compensation Simple

Employment Litigation

Entrepreneurship often requires innovative thinking and experimentation, and success often turns upon finding creative solutions. However, employee compensation is not the proper place for experimentation and creativity. Good-hearted efforts to ...
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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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