Judgment Against Employer Was Enforceable Where Appeal Was Invalid

Manuel Chavez was employed as an on-site hotel property manager by DTWO & E, Inc. and Stuart Union, LLC from 2002 to 2016. Chavez alleged he was paid less than the minimum wage and that the employers committed wage theft. In 2017, the Labor Commissioner issued two order, decision or awards (ODA’s) finding in favor of Chavez and ordered Stuart Union to pay $235,000. Stuart Union brought a procedurally defective appeal pursuant to Labor […]

By | January 15th, 2023 ||

Employment Law In The Golden State: 2023 Updates

As California employers update employee policies and handbooks for the coming year, it is critical that they are aware of new employment laws in 2022 and understand how these changes will potentially affect their operations in the year ahead. From key legislative, case law and wage-and-hour developments to “post”-pandemic pointers and the impacts of new and proposed federal laws, the following updates provide practical guidance to help employers ensure they are in compliance with […]

By | January 6th, 2023 ||

New York State’s Expanded Whistleblower Protection Law: 5 Action Items For Employers

Recent amendments to New York’s whistleblower protection law, codified at section 740 of the New York Labor Law (NYLL), took effect. As we previously reported, these amendments significantly expand the scope of section 740. Although New York employers that also operate in states with expansive private-sector whistleblower protection laws, such as New Jersey, Oregon, or Virginia, may not need to make significant adjustments, other employers may wish to consider updating their policies; implementing or enhancing support structures, […]

By | February 19th, 2022 ||