New California decision affirms employers' ability to round time clock entries *

USA - November 15 2012
The California Court of Appeal has issued a new decision affirming an employer’s ability to round employee time clock entries, so long as the rounding is neutral, both facially and in practice, over a period of time.

Co-authors: Dean Hansell .

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California court provides important reminders regarding the enforceability of non-compete covenants in M&A transactions and employment agreements under California law *

USA - September 6 2012
The California Court of Appeal (Fourth Appellate District) recently addressed the enforceability of non-compete covenants in the context of purchase and employment agreements in Fillpoint, LLC v. Michael Maas et al., __ Cal. Rptr. 3d __, 2012 WL 3631266 (Cal. Ct. App. Aug. 24, 2012).

Co-authors: Robert L. Efthimos , Sara Harirchian , Stephen H. Kay .

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California Supreme Court issues favorable ruling on meal period and rest break obligations *

USA - April 17 2012
On April 12, 2012, the California Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in Brinker Restaurant Corporation v. Superior Court.

Co-authors: Rachel A. Patta, Barbara M. Roth.

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Increased San Francisco minimum wage will be highest in the nation *

USA - December 21 2011
San Francisco is increasing its minimum wage from US$9.92 to US$10.24, making it the first city in the nation to require a minimum wage above US$10.00 per hour.

Co-authors: Nicole Civita, Rachel A. Patta.

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New California law prohibits certain employment-related credit checks *

USA - October 11 2011
California Assembly Bill No. 22, signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown on 9 October 2011, prohibits employers from conducting credit checks on certain job applicants or employees.

Co-authors: Nicole Civita.

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