On Behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Mar 9, 2023 | Employment Litigation
Attracting and retaining the best and most talented employees is usually a top priority for California employers. However, there may come a time when you are accused of discrimination in your hiring or firing processes, and you should be prepared to defend yourself....
On Behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Jan 3, 2023 | Employment Litigation
As a California employer, inclusion is no doubt a top priority in your company. This may be especially true in light of Governor Gavin Newsom’s increased push for diversity in the workforce. Whether you are a CEO, board director or other company executive, these...
On Behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Nov 30, 2022 | Employment Litigation
After years of rapid growth, California’s tech industry seems to have started contracting in recent months. According to one source, there have been more than 140,000 people put out of work at U.S. tech companies so far in 2022. Some of these layoffs have...
On Behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Nov 1, 2022 | Employment Litigation
Thanks to popular movies and television shows, most of us are familiar with how sexual harassment creates a hostile work environment. This is especially true in our post-#metoo world. However, many employers and business owners do not know about sexual favoritism and...
On Behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Oct 17, 2022 | Employment Litigation
Figuring out how to classify workers who perform duties for your business may not seem like a big deal. But in reality, misclassification can result in harsh penalties that can rock your business’s financial stability. If you want to prevent that from happening to...
On Behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Sep 19, 2022 | Employment Litigation
Businesses in California, from small to large, oftentimes face significant challenges on a regular basis. Litigation is, unfortunately, one such challenge. And, if that litigation is initiated by a former employee with a claim of discrimination, the challenge is not...
On Behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Aug 17, 2022 | Employment Litigation
California employers dread accusations of harassment in the workplace. Not only do these accusations negatively affect a company’s reputation and employee morale, but they can be costly. Employers are expected to have safeguards in place to protect workers who may...
On Behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Aug 4, 2022 | Employment Litigation
Companies in California understand that they cannot discriminate against their employees or prospective employees. They are also most likely aware that they need to provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities so they can perform the job or even...
On Behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Dec 9, 2021 | Employment Litigation
Businesses in California know that these days there is no shortage of employment laws that they must comply with and, if they don’t, there is always the prospect of a lawsuit on the horizon. Most businesses do everything they can to comply with state and federal...
On Behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Oct 19, 2021 | Employment Litigation
Claims of wrongful termination and retaliation can be seriously damaging to your business. While you certainly might end up facing a big judgment against you if you’re found to have wrongfully terminated or otherwise retaliated against an employee, you can also see...
