Verbal disclosure of private facts actionable *

USA - April 15 2013
A California appellate court expanded the basis for a public disclosure of private facts claim in Ignat v. Yum! Brands, Inc. Melissa Ignat worked in…

Co-authors: Daniel J. McCoy.

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California court addresses admissibility of "me too" evidence of discrimination *

USA - April 15 2013
In Hatai v. Dept. Of Transportation, a California Court of Appeal upheld a trial court's decision to exclude "me too" evidence of discrimination from…

Co-authors: Daniel J. McCoy.

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Employee social media account ownership still uncertain *

USA - April 15 2013
Who owns an employee's social media account when it is used to promote the employer's business? This is a hot-button topic and developing area of…

Co-authors: Daniel J. McCoy.

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San Jose Minimum Wage Ordinance *

USA - April 15 2013
San Jose's Minimum Wage Ordinance, effective March 11, 2013, requires employers to pay employees at least $10.00 per hour for work performed within…

Co-authors: Daniel J. McCoy.

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Computer software exemption salary requirement *

USA - April 15 2013
The salary requirement for California's computer software employee exemption increased this year, effective January 1, 2013. Now employees meeting…

Co-authors: Daniel J. McCoy.

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