Employers across California are on high alert in response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (“ICE”) recent increase in enforcement activity. Whether auditing I-9 compliance or preparing for ICE’s potential arrival at their place of business, ...
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The Little Things Matter in Enforcing Employment Agreements
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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Cook Brown Announces New Partner Alexis Gabrielson and Elevation of Sarah Woolston to Senior Associate
Cook Brown LLP congratulates Alexis Gabrielson on being promoted to the rank of Partner at the firm. Alexis has over ten years of experience handling class and PAGA litigation, as well as discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims.
Alexis ...
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NLRB and New California Law Restrict Important Employer Tool in Responding to Union Organizing
In a decision released in November involving Amazon and its response to union organizing efforts, a majority of the members of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) overturned a 76 year-old NLRB decision and held that so-called employer “captive ...
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Navigating Employee Leave Laws: 5 Critical Reminders for California Employers
Managing employee leaves of absence can be a complex and often overwhelming process. With multiple state, federal, and local laws governing employee rights to leave, it’s easy to make mistakes that could expose your company to legal risks. Each leave ...
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Employment Arbitration Agreements May Apply to Non-Signatory Entities in Certain Circumstances
A recent court decision brings encouraging news for employers. In Gonzalez v. Nowhere Beverly Hills LLC, the court determined that employees cannot avoid contractual arbitration with companies who are related to their employer, such as subsidiaries ...
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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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2025 Compliance in Ten Steps
California's annual expansion of employer obligations can overwhelm even the most seasoned of HR practitioners. New regulations, statutes, and case law combine to tax every HR Department. Keeping up takes time and resources – and both can be falling ...
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