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Every successful business knows that a key resource is its employees. At Wirtz Law, we provide accurate and timely legal advice to reduce the risks inherent in every workforce. Wirtz Law emphasizes prevention, but is also there for your company when the inevitable dispute arises.
From prevention to litigation, Wirtz Law will provide you and your company with the skills and experience needed to navigate through the maze of employment and labor issues, including the following:
- Sexual Harassment
- Hostile Work Environments
- Discrimination
- Leaves of Absence
- Retaliation
- Terminations
- Wage and Hour
- Misclassification—Exempt vs. Non-Exempt
- Independent Contractors
- ADA Accommodations
- HR Legal Support
- Handbooks and Policies
- Paid Time Off and Mandatory Sick Pay
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Can an Employee Opt-Out of an Attendance Policy as a Reasonable Accommodation under ADA?
On April 11, 2012, the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit (which includes California) issued another employer friendly decision. In Samper v. Providence St. Vincent (9th Cir. 10-35811 4/11/12), the limits of an employer's attendance policy were tested...
CA Supreme Court Holds Employers Are Not Required to Police Meal Breaks
Today, the California Supreme Court issued its long awaited decision in Brinker Restaurant Corp. v. Super. Ct. (SC S166350) holding that the nature of an employer's duty to provide meal periods is an obligation to relieve an employee of all of his or her duties, with...
Can Out-of-State Employers Enforce Non-Competition Restrictions in California?
It is becoming commonplace for California employees to be employed by out-of-state employers. In some situations, the out-of-state employer will take advantage of the more employer friendly laws of the non-California venue and require the employee to sign non-compete...
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