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PAGA Amendments: A Reprieve for Employers Proactively Addressing Labor Code Violations, but Ambiguities Remain
On July 1, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a package of reforms to the Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”), a statute that has created headaches for employers and driven up wage...
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Lawyers on the Fast Track Award: Kelly Matayoshi
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Farella Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 Edition
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The Ninth Circuit Clarifies Employers’ Obligations When Addressing Social Media Posts Affecting Workplace
A recent Ninth Circuit decision clarifies employers’ obligations to address hostile work environment complaints arising out of employees’ off-premises social media activity. In Okonowsky v. Garland , the Ninth Circuit overturned a Title VII...
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Tools To Tackle Today's Legal Landscape
Holly Sutton is a speaker at the Winejobs.com SUMMIT for the session "Tools To Tackle Today's Legal Landscape." Click here for more information.
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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What California Employers Need to Know
In 2023, the U.S. Congress passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) and, in June 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (“EEOC’s”) regulations interpreting the PWFA took effect. In general, the PWFA requires employers...
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4 Things HR Needs To Know Today About the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
In 2023, the U.S. Congress passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), and this summer, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC’s) regulations interpreting the PWFA took effect. In general, the PWFA requires employers with at least...
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On Managing Leave and Accommodation Requests
Holly Sutton was interviewed by Matt Crossman of the AccelPro Employment Law podcast for the episode "On Managing Leave and Accommodation Requests" where they talked about the do’s and don’ts of effectively managing leave rules and regulations. Click here to...
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Farella Represents Château Montrose Owners in Acquisition of Virginia’s RdV Vineyards
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel represented the Bouygues family’s winery enterprise, SCDM Domaines, in its purchase of RdV Vineyards in Virginia. SCDM Domaines owns a number of winery holdings in France, including...
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The Ninth Circuit Reminds Employers of Obligations When Addressing Social Media Posts Affecting Workplace
A recent Ninth Circuit decision clarifies employers’ obligations to address hostile work environment complaints arising out of employees' off-premises social media activity. In Okonowsky v. Garland (No. 23-55404; Jul. 25, 2024), the Ninth Circuit...
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