Legal Alerts Mar 25, 2021
Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19
California Senate Bill 95
Labor is a business’ most valuable resource. Subject to ever-evolving and often overlapping federal and state laws, facing broadening classes of protected workers and an increase in retaliation and other worker claims, it has never been more important for employers to assure that their policies and practices are legally compliant and their liability risk is minimized.
Attorneys in Best Best & Krieger LLP’s Labor & Employment practice group provide comprehensive guidance to employers. From resolving day-to-day employment issues through establishing policies, and providing training and litigation defense, we help employers stay focused on productivity, avoid workplace disruptions and reduce the risk of costly litigation.
Our attorneys represent both public and private clients, including private colleges, community colleges, schools, for-profit and nonprofit businesses, special districts, cities and all types of public agencies.
Comprehensive Service
BB&K Labor & Employment attorneys advise on and represent clients regarding:
In addition, we are on-call, trusted advisors to help employers with daily employment issues. We provide full-service help to employers — from policies to training to litigation defense.
Discipline & Termination
We conduct initial investigations and evaluate evidence supporting discipline, review the consistency and appropriateness of disciplinary measures, prepare all required notices, represent employers in due process hearings, and defend them in administrative hearings, litigation and judicial appeals. We have appeared on behalf of clients in proceedings before the Civil Service Commission, the Public Employment Relations Board and the Office of Administrative Hearings, in arbitration hearings, and in matters before personnel commissions, personnel committees and public agency boards.
Discrimination, Harassment & Retaliation
Our attorneys advise employers on how to respond to allegations of unlawful discrimination and harassment in the early stages of a complaint to help avoid claims landing in court. We conduct investigations and defend clients against such allegations in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies. Further, we provide harassment and discrimination avoidance training to supervisors and provide guidance of best practices for handling claims when they arise.
Employment Policies & Agreements
BB&K attorneys advise on, draft and negotiate employment agreements, and compensation, employee pensions and benefits terms. Further, we assist with labor-related issues and offer counsel regarding all facets of municipal law, special districts, and fire department, police and education institution-related matters.
Labor Negotiations & Other Union Matters
We assist in the collective bargaining process, handle labor and union contract negotiations, impasse procedures, grievance and arbitration proceedings, union representation proceedings and unfair labor practice charges before local, state and federal agencies.
In-House Training
Recognizing that risk avoidance is the best strategy, BB&K attorneys provide training for human resources professionals, managers and supervisors. We also assist in establishing, implementing and enforcing best practices and employment-related protocols regarding issues such as hiring and firing, workplace safety, disability accommodations, worker and manager discipline, and discrimination, harassment and retaliation allegations.
Our attorneys also provide advice on compliance with state and federal laws, such as Title VII, the Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, federal and state family leave laws, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act.
Further, we stay current on legal developments and keep our clients informed with regular updates on labor and employment laws and cases.
California Senate Bill 95
$1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Federal Relief Package – American Rescue Plan Act
Sacramento Business Journal’s Annual Law Firm Rankings
Part 2: New Labor & Employment Laws for Businesses and Public Agencies in 2021
Part 1: New Labor & Employment Laws for Businesses and Public Agencies in 2021
Bills and Court Decisions Impacting Public Agencies and Businesses in the New Year
BB&K Announces Changes for 2021
The New Form 1099-NEC Changes Non-Employee Compensation Reporting Requirements
New California Guidance Impacts Quarantine Periods for Exposed Workers
BB&K Free Webinar
Examining the Various Questions Employers May Have Surrounding COVID-19 Vaccinations
Labor & Employment Attorney Brings Hearing Officer Experience
Public Employer Labor Relations Association of California
Annual U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers List
SD Metro Magazine Recognizes San Diego Women for their Professional Achievements
CDC Greatly Expands Close Contact Definition for Determining Exposure to COVID-19
Brian Reider and Joseph Ortiz Discuss Employer Responsibilities in the Southern California Newspaper Group
New Rules and a Court Decision Followed the FFCRA’s Passage
New Law Takes Effect Jan. 1
Assembly Bill 685 Expands Cal/OSHA Authority
Senate Bill 1159 Takes Effect Immediately
BB&K Workshop via Webinar
Firm Leadership Renews Commitment to Supporting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Former Senior Counsel and Trial Attorney in the D.C. AG's Office
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Three Named “Lawyers of the Year” and One Included on “Ones to Watch” List
BB&K Attorneys Damian Moos and Kandice Kim Write About What Employers Should Know in the Southern Calif. Newspaper Group
BB&K Training
BB&K Remains in the Top 25 of the Annual Ranking
BB&K's Allison De Tal Writes About FFCRA and CARES Act for the Southern California Newspaper Group
BB&K Attorneys Honored by Legal Industry
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BB&K Webinar
Loan Forgiveness Requirements Among the Changes
Part 2: Small Business Administration Updates Paycheck Protection Program Guidance
Part 1: Small Business Administration Updates Paycheck Protection Program Guidance
BB&K Partner Thomas O'Connell Explores the Independent Contractor Law's Impact on the Franchise Industry in a Southern California Newspaper Group Column
Labor & Employment and Education Law Attorney Recognized by SD Metro Magazine
BB&K Attorney Todd Gee Shares Key Actions During a Pandemic in the Southern California Newspaper Group
Paycheck Protection Program, Small Business Administration Disaster Loans and Health Care Funding
With Online Hiring Increasing During the COVID-19 Pandemic, BB&K's Damian Northcutt Addresses Potential Problems for Employers
BB&K Training
Public Employers Can Amend Plans to Allow Coronavirus-Related Distributions
Combination Enhances Trusts & Estates and Business Legal Teams
New Federal Employee Leave Requirements Under COVID-19
How These New Measures Impact Businesses, Public Agencies and Employees
San Diego Magazine’s Annual List
Reduces Joint Employer Liability, Brings Clarity for Employers
BB&K Free Webinar
Sacramento Business Journal’s Annual Law Firm Survey
Partner Joseph Ortiz Discusses Changes in the Southern California Newspaper Group
Part 2: New Employment-Related Court Decisions Impacting California’s Public and Private Entities
Part 1: New Labor & Employment Laws Impacting California’s Public and Private Entities
New Public Agency, California Public Records Act, Education and Labor & Employment Laws
Independent Contractor Agreements Should be Reviewed
Additional Changes at Firm Reflect Growth, Diversification
BB&K Webinar
California Public Employers Labor Relations Association
New California Law Creates Legal Test for Determining Who is an “Employee”
Ninth Circuit Clarifies Joint Employer Classification
National Public Employer Labor Relations Association
Including Seven Named as “Lawyer of the Year”
Growth Attributed to a Niche Public Law Focus and Great Results
Annual List Acknowledges Attorneys for Professional Achievements
San Diego Business Journal’s 2019 Ranking
Litigator Scott Ditfurth Shares Best Practices in Riverside Lawyer
BB&K Partner Mark Easter Walks Us Through the House of Depositions in Riverside Lawyer Magazine
Law360 Annual Ranking Reflects Firm’s Continued Recent Growth
All Are Returning to the Annual List
Annual List Based on Martindale-Hubbell Ratings
California Public Sector Employers Would Feel the Impact
Option to Purchase Airtime is Not a Vested Right
Firm Expands to Meet Client Demand
BB&K Attorneys Damian Moos and Anthony Chavez Warn Why Texting Employees and Customers Could Cost You
California’s 2019 Labor & Employment Update: Part II
Sacramento Business Journal’s 2019 List of Largest Area Law Firms
Joseph Ortiz Writes of New Laws Meant to Protect Employees for the Southern California Newspaper Group
Browning-Ferris Industries v. NLRB
California’s 2019 Labor & Employment Update: Part I
Additional Changes to Leadership Roles
BB&K Webinar
The California Public Employers Labor Relations Association
U.S. Supreme Court Holds that Number of Employees Doesn't Set Local Government Agencies Apart Under Anti-Discrimination Law
The Legal Publication Interviews Colin Coffey, Noël Caughman and Alison Bassett
U.S. News-Best Lawyers 2019 Rankings Released
Former Archer Norris Attorneys Join Firm
Proud to Serve, and Grow With, Its Community
BB&K Partner Joseph Ortiz Writes About the Starbucks Wage-and-Hour Class Action Decision in the Press-Enterprise and Other Newspapers
SB 1124 Would Have Imposed Statutory Liability for Errors in CalPERS Reporting
Ninth Circuit Holds It Is OK to Speak on Matters of Public Concern as a Private Citizen
League of California Cities
Representing a Variety of Practice Areas
Partner Roger Crawford Interviewed by the Northern California Record on Abercrombie & Fitch Case
California Supreme Court Rejects Employer-Friendly Defense in Class Action
Daily Journal Releases Annual List of 75
One Recognized as a Northern California Super Lawyer Rising Star
Business Associate Also Heading Up High Desert Regional Chambers Coalition
New Rule a Welcome Change to Franchise Owners and Small Businesses
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