Federal district court says that plaintiffs bringing representative claims under California’s Private Attorney General Act don’t have to seek class certification *

USA - February 7 2013
The California Supreme Court held in Arias v. Superior Court that a plaintiff may bring a representative action on behalf of himself and other…

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New California employment laws *

USA - January 14 2013
A number of important employment-related laws came into effect at the start of the new year. We have organized them by topic and provide summaries of…

Co-authors: Bronwyn F. Pollock, John Nadolenco, Jerome M. Jauffret, John H. Lien .

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How much discovery from opt-ins in FLSA collective actions should businesses seek? *

USA - January 14 2013
A recent federal court decision has addressed the knotty issue of a defendant's right to discovery in an FLSA collective action from the individuals…

Co-authors: Kevin S. Ranlett.

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California Court of Appeal upholds time entry rounding in wage and hour class action *

USA - November 14 2012
Many employers, especially in California, are targeted by wage and hour class actions. 

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California employers “provide” meal periods by making them available but need not ensure that employees take them *

USA - April 18 2012
On April 12, 2012, the California Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision on the scope of an employer’s obligation under California law to “provide” employees with meal and rest periods.

Co-authors: Bronwyn F. Pollock, John Nadolenco, Jerome M. Jauffret, John H. Lien , Donald M. Falk.

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