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What Does California’s Changing Arbitration Law Mean for Employers?
By Brett M. Johnson, Esq. Recently, an important change happened in California employment law. It resulted from a decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals regarding the practice of requiring employees to arbitrate disputes with their employers. The decision in U.S. Chamber of Commerce vs. Bonta reversed course for California employers and made clear...
Employment Law Alert: Ninth Circuit Rules That Federal Arbitration Act Trumps California Prohibition On Mandatory Arbitration Agreements With Employees
California employers will recall that in late 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 51 (“AB 51”) into law. AB 51 essentially outlawed the practice of requiring employees to sign arbitration agreements with their employers. Prior to that, requiring employees to agree to arbitrate disputes with their employers was a well-accepted risk management tool...
2023 Employment Law Update
It’s that time of year again. A bevy of changes to employment law affecting California businesses is just around the corner. The recent session of the California Legislature produced a number of new laws that California employers must comply with in 2023. State and federal courts have also issued decisions that will impact California employers....
Dunn DeSantis Walt & Kendrick Attorneys named one of the nation’s “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers in America®
DDWK is honored to have been named one of the nation’s “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers in America®. The firm was honored in the prestigious Metropolitan Tier 1, San Diego, in the areas of Commercial Litigation, Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants, and Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants. Firms...
What Businesses Need to Know: Focus on Employment
In this issue: New Law Will Increase Pay Transparency Requirements for California Employers in 2023
What Businesses Need to Know: Focus on Employment
In this issue: California Employees May Be Protected from Discrimination Against Off the Clock Cannabis Use
Dunn DeSantis Walt & Kendrick Attorneys selected for BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA©
DDWK attorneys Kevin V. DeSantis, James A. McFaul and David D. Cardone have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 29th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America.® DeSantis, who is managing partner of the firm, received the Best Lawyers designation in the fields of Commercial Litigation, Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants, Litigation –...
Dunn DeSantis Walt & Kendrick announces new Idaho office
Dunn DeSantis Walt & Kendrick is pleased to announce its new office in Eagle, Idaho. “As the Firm continues to grow, we are excited to be part of the larger Boise community and look forward to supporting our clients in Idaho and throughout the Mountain States,” said Kevin DeSantis, the firm’s managing partner. The new office...
What Businesses Need to Know: Focus on Employment
In this issue: DDWK Prevails on Important Employment Law Matter
What Businesses Need to Know: Focus on Employment
In this issue: U.S. Supreme Court Delivers Rare Win for California Employers