State and Local Law

California Supreme Court Once Again Rejects Compliance With Federal Wage and Hour Rules as Sufficient To Meet State Law Requirements

For the third time this year, the California Supreme Court has interpreted the state’s wage and hour laws to be

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Ninth Circuit Rules That Employer Violated California Law by Failing To Properly Engage in the “Interactive Process” Despite Meeting Its Reasonable Accommodation Obligation

In a case highlighting yet another significant distinction between California law and federal law, and the compliance burden the state’s

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California Broadens Scope of Its Regulations Banning National Origin Discrimination

The state of California has adopted significant revisions to its regulations implementing a state law prohibiting employment discrimination based on

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California Supreme Court Adopts Broad New Test That Will Make It Harder for Employers To Classify Workers as Independent Contractors

The California Supreme Court, in yet another ruling adverse to companies that do business in the state, has adopted a

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State and Local Employment Law Round-Up, Spring 2018 Edition

NT Lakis attorneys are pleased to present the latest edition of our periodic State and Local Employment Law Round-Up highlighting

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Considering Applicants’ Criminal History in Selection Decisions: An Update on the Law

In the ensuing years since the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published its comprehensive Enforcement Guidance on the Consideration of

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