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California’s ‘Right To Disconnect’ Proposal: Enhancing Work-Life Balance And Protecting Employee Well-Being
The Nourmand Law Firm, APC

In California, a pioneering ‘Right to Disconnect’ bill, AB 2751, seeks to shield employees from the increasingly prevalent expectation of perpetual availability to their employers. This legislative proposal mandates that employers clearly define work hours and prohibits employees from responding to work-related communications, such as emails, phone calls, or instant messages, outside these designated times,…

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Understanding PAGA Claims: Navigating the California Supreme Court’s Recent Ruling
The Nourmand Law Firm, APC

When navigating the complexities of the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims in California, having an experienced attorney by your side is imperative. The recent ruling by the California Supreme Court in Estrada v. Royalty Carpet Mills has significant implications for how these claims are handled in court, making it essential for both employees and…

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Navigating the New Paid Sick Leave Laws in California
The Nourmand Law Firm, APC

California employees facing challenges with sick leave may need to consult with a lawyer to navigate the complexities of new legislation and ensure their rights are protected. The recent enactment of Senate Bill (SB) 616, effective January 1, 2024, significantly alters the nature of paid sick leave (PSL) for workers across the state, demanding attention…

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Collective Bargaining Agreement Used Against Employee to Compel Arbitration of Wage Claims
The Nourmand Law Firm, APC

Professional and trade unions are generally tasked with protecting the rights of their members and maximizing employee negotiating power with owners and management by presenting a united front. Usually, a union will enter into what is known as a “collective bargaining agreement” with an employer. The CBA will set rules that both employees and employers…

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California’s Unfair Competition Law Can Help Workers Collect Unpaid Wages
The Nourmand Law Firm, APC

California workers who have been subject to unfair or illegal employment practices by their employers may have several different routes to fight back against unfair treatment by employers. In addition to state legal remedies, such as a breach of contract claim, wronged employees can pursue federal legal and administrative remedies through federal courts or the…

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California Supreme Court Holds That Noncompliant Meal Periods Must Be Paid at Regular Rate of Pay
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The California Supreme Court recently issued a decision holding that employers must pay employees according to their “regular rate” rather than according to their straight-time hourly rate. The case applies retroactively and thus applies even to California employment cases that have already been decided and to previous miscalculations. In the case, Ferra v. Loews Hollywood…

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California Court Issues Decision on Employee Meal Period Violations
The Nourmand Law Firm, APC

California’s Supreme Court recently issued a significant decision concerning California meal periods for employees. In California, in general, employers must give employees with a 30-minute meal period after at least the fifth hour of work and after at least the tenth hour of work. If an employee is not provided a compliant meal period, then…

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California Employers Must Compensate Workers For Security Screenings
The Nourmand Law Firm, APC

In a momentous decision, the California Supreme Court ruled that employers must compensate employees for the time spent waiting and undergoing security searches of their belongings and technology devices. The decision signifies a major departure from the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. Under the federal standard, employers did not have to compensate employees for time…

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Court Explains How California Wage Law Applies to “Public Works” Workers in Recent Opinion
The Nourmand Law Firm, APC

The California Supreme Court recently issued an opinion addressing whether belt sorting qualified as “public works” under California’s Labor Code (CLC). According to the record, the Los Angeles County Sanitation District (District) and a neighboring Recycling and Transfer facility operate the county’s transfer and disposal of trash. The defendant in this matter is a staffing…

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Court Finds California Employer Violated Meal-Break Laws
The Nourmand Law Firm, APC

The law requires that employers provide non-exempt California employees the ability to receive meal breaks and rest periods. In some instances, employers must provide exempt employees with the right to take meal breaks. The law does not extend to certain workers such as farm and domestic workers, or personal attendants. Under the state’s wage and…

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