Manager Training; Environment (Harassment)
Before the filing of any formal complaint or adverse publicity, we successfully mediated explosive allegations of sexual harassment brought by an employee against a high-ranking corporate vice president.
Firm Highlights
Publication
In the Weeds: Marijuana Legalization & Employment Laws
Over the last several years, attitudes towards marijuana use have rapidly changed in the United States. According to a 2018 Pew Research Survey, 62 percent of U.S. respondents said marijuana use should be legal...
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Publication
California's AB5 Codifies Stricter Rules for Independent Contractors - What Employers Need to Know
On September 18, 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law AB5, codifying the ABC test for distinguishing employees from independent contractors and expanding its application beyond California’s Wage Orders. While AB5 does not...
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News
Benchmark California 2020 Ranks Farella Among Top Litigation Firms
Doug Young named among Top 20 Trial Lawyers in California SAN FRANCISCO, October 16, 2019: Farella Braun + Martel continues to be ranked among the top litigation firms by Benchmark California 2020, a guide...
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Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020
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New California Crown Act Reminds Employers to Carefully Consider Workplace Dress and Grooming Policies
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law the nation’s first bill banning discrimination based on an employee’s hairstyle. Senate Bill 188, otherwise known as the Crown Act, expanded the definition of race under...
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Event
ACBA Complex Civil Litigation Symposium
Doug Dexter is a member of the planning committee for the 2019 Alameda County Bar Association Complex Civil Litigation Symposium.
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Farella Adds Technology Industry Group Depth
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Event
EPLI Policies in Employment Litigation
Shanti Eagle is the moderator for this BASF Labor and Employment Section program, "EPLI Policies in Employment Litigation." This program will provide an overview of using Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) policies in employment...
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Publication
What Employers Should Know About the California Consumer Privacy Act Taking Effect January 1, 2020
On January 1, 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), a consumer-friendly privacy law inspired by the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation, is set to take effect. The CCPA is aimed towards bolstering...
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News
Kelly Matayoshi Installed as President of UC Hastings College of the Law Alumni Association Board of Governors
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