What Is SB 616? SB 616 went into effect on January 1, 2024 and amends the state’s Labor Code to raise the minimum paid sick leave in California to 40 hours or 5 days, whichever is more. As a reminder, California requires that employers provide paid time off to employees for treatment, diagnosis, and preventive […]
Numerous states including California have enacted privacy laws designed to increase protections for consumers’ personal data, provide consumers with certain rights to control their personal data, and regulate businesses’ use of consumers’ personal data, including sensitive personal data. These state laws require that businesses have privacy notices that contain specific information and give consumers (and […]
Denae joins Donahue Fitzgerald’s Real Estate, Business and Corporate, and Litigation practices. Her practice emphasizes real estate and business transactions and provides effective resolution of litigation matter and trial if the matter cannot be resolved. Having tried over fifty cases to verdict uniquely equips her in drafting agreements so that they are self-executing to avoid disputes […]
What Does “Substantial Increased Costs” Mean? This is to be determined. The Supreme Court provided minimal guidance on how employers meet the “substantial increased costs” standard. It will be up to the lower courts to determine how to apply this new standard on a case-by-case basis. What Does Groff v. Dejoy Mean for California Employers? […]
Dawn has been selected as one of 12 attorneys from across the country to serve on this newly formed Advisory Committee. The Committee will provide advice, assistance, and recommendations to NASAA’s Franchise and Business Opportunity group, which consists of regulators who oversee franchising on behalf of their states throughout the U.S., including deputy attorneys general […]
Businesses in the cannabis industry face the same challenges that every business must tackle and must also address significant obstacles related to the complex and rapidly evolving legal landscape. With extensive knowledge and experience, our attorneys provide the strategic guidance our clients need to navigate the unique challenges presented by this industry, including issues arising […]
On behalf of our clients, we provide annual regulatory compliance services like Franchise Disclosure Document maintenance and exemption guidance, and ongoing business advice regarding structuring or restructuring franchise systems, loyalty programs, and major promotions. We are experts in sales and renewal issues, handling disputes, defaults, terminations, and franchisee bankruptcy filings. Our clients’ franchise systems extend […]
In December 2020, the EEOC updated its COVID-19 guidance to address vaccination issues. This new EEOC guidance states that a COVID-19 vaccine is not a medical examination for purposes of the ADA, however pre-screening vaccination questions and giving the vaccine can trigger ADA regulations on disability-related inquiries and reasonable accommodations. Under the ADA, an […]
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Employment issues cross over into many areas of legal practice and business industries. This program is designed to assist attorneys to understand and identify potential wage and hour and employment issues for their clients. Our panelists will provide a brief overview of the most common employment issues that are encountered by attorneys in practice areas […]