On Behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Aug 1, 2024 | Employment Litigation, Labor And Employment Law
Workplace safety goes beyond hard hats and safety goggles. An effective anti-harassment program protects employees from unseen threats that can harm their well-being and job satisfaction. These initiatives go beyond simply following laws—they foster an environment...
On Behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Mar 25, 2024 | Employment Litigation
Safety regulations are constantly changing and being updated to reflect the need for safe working environments in California. However, employers may find it difficult to maintain an awareness of the most current changes. Those who own warehouses and other types of...
On Behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Jan 30, 2024 | Employment Litigation
When a California business faces a lawsuit filed for former or current employees, they must do everything possible to defend the reputation of the company. Lawsuits, even when filed without merit, can negatively impact the perception of the company, leading to loss of...
On Behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Jan 4, 2024 | Employment Litigation
When considering new employees, those in charge of the hiring process need to be aware of new legislation. California has recently enacted some laws that could affect the hiring process and cause issues for business owners if they are not aware of the changes. These...
On Behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Oct 19, 2023 | Employment Litigation
Noncompete agreements are used in many industries in states around the nation. California, however, has a history of prohibiting and voiding noncompete agreements. Noncompete agreements are supposed to help businesses keep their intellectual property safe once an...
On Behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Oct 7, 2023 | Employment Litigation
As the owner of a large company in California, you might not know every employee by name. This is not unusual for business owners who employ more than 500 workers. Like all employers, you have an obligation to maintain safety in the workplace. A hostile work...
On Behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Jul 14, 2023 | Employment Litigation
Disney is a well-known brand in California that employs many people in various capacities. The company has seen its share of lawsuits previously. It is now facing a civil lawsuit filed on behalf of some of the company’s female employees. They allege that they were not...
On Behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Jun 29, 2023 | Employment Litigation
A long-running class action lawsuit filed against Home Depot on behalf of some California employees has finally been settled. The class action lawsuit was initially filed in March 2016. The trial was supposed to happen this year, but Home Depot decided to settle in...
On Behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Jun 12, 2023 | Employment Litigation
Noncompete agreements are commonly used by many companies in California to prevent former employees from sharing trade secrets and other valuable information with competitors. Many companies require an employee to sign a noncompete clause during the negotiation...
On Behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | May 4, 2023 | Employment Litigation
Employers recognize that older workers can be valuable members of their workforce. Still, employers might post job advertisements that unintentionally discriminate against these older workers. If a worker believes they were denied the opportunity to apply for a job...
