Last week, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an important decision in the case of Rizo v. Yovino, No. 16-15372 (9th Circ. Apr. 9, 2018) addressing the question of whether an employer may use an employee’s prior salary history to justify gender pay disparity under the federal Equal Pay Act. In short, the Court’s answer was, no! Aileen Rizo…
What Should Employers Know About Marijuana Laws? The legalization of recreational use of marijuana in California has left many employers wondering about how it might impact their employment policies. In this article, we look at a few important areas of importance for employers regarding marijuana legalization. Legal Marijuana in California California voters passed the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (“Prop…
With the New Year upon us, we brace for the perennial tidal wave of California employment law changes of statutory tweaks, regulatory guidelines, and myriad new judicial decisions that will impact our clients. We must make sure to advise our employer clients of any changes to daily operations and policies, as well as stay abreast of the ever-changing rights of…
Los Angeles, California – Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge, Mel Red Recana, has granted a rare summary judgment against nationwide oil refinery contractor, PSC Industrial Outsourcing, Inc. (“PSC”) that is owned by multi-billion dollar giant investment company...
Managing Partner, Pamela Tahim Thakur, has been recognized among the top 10% of attorneys in the United States and being named a Lawyer of Distinction. Lawyers of Distinction members are selected on rigorous objective evaluation of an attorney’s qualifications experience, reputation, license, and disciplinary history.
Thakur Law Firm, APC is pleased to announce that Pamela Tahim Thakur–Managing partner, has been selected as a 2017 Southern California Rising Star. This prestigious title is only awarded to a handful of outstanding attorneys after being evaluated by a 12 step selection process. Pamela Tahim Thakur Peer recognition as well as independent research by Super Lawyers is conducted in…
There is no such thing as an “airtight” arbitration agreement. Employers will inevitably find their arbitration agreements under attack by employees seeking to litigate in court. This is true even when arbitrating disputes presents benefits for both parties by promoting efficiency, cost savings, and a simplified means of dispute resolution. Still, employers’ arbitration agreements are often be subject to challenge,…
Companies should consider preparing for health care legislative changes that Trump supports, “such as repeal of the employer mandate and allowing the sale of health insurance across state lines,” said Jacqueline Breslin, director of human capital at TriNet, a San Leandro, Calif.-based HR services provider. “They should be looking ahead to determine the best course of action for updating their…
New Year, New Laws The New Year will ring in some new laws in California. Here’s a look at what’s to come into effect next week. Minimum wage: The process of raising California’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2022 will continue with a 50 cent raise, effective January 1, 2017. This means that California’s minimum wage will increase…
In 2014, President Obama signed a Presidential Memorandum directing the Secretary of Department of Labor (“DOL”) to update the Fair Labor Standards Act’s minimum wage and overtime standards that had not been updated since 2004. The new rule is becoming effective next month, on December 1, 2016 and it will affect not only employees but business owners. Those who will…