The Law at Work: What does the law require of you? Accommodating employees’ religious practices and beliefs
California law generally prohibits an employer from discriminating against an employee “because of a conflict between the person’s…
Cybercrime on the Rise: What You Need to Know
You can't miss the headlines: over 143 million Americans - half the adult population in the U.S. - had their personal information, including…
September 22, 2017 | Categories: News, Cyber Planning & Response
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Brian Seltzer Selected Among The Daily Transcript’s 50 Influential Leaders
SCMV is pleased to announce that Shareholder and Chief Operating Officer Brian T. Seltzer was named one of The Daily Transcript’s 2017 50…
The Law at Work: When Accommodating One Employee’s Disability Triggers Another Employee’s Disability
California prohibits employers with at least five employees from discriminating against an otherwise qualified applicant or employee because of a…
September 12, 2017 | Categories: Employment Law
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SCMV Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers List
SCMV is proud to announce that The Best Lawyers in America© has selected eight SCMV attorneys for inclusion in its 2018 edition. Best Lawyers…
September 12, 2017 | Categories:
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Gig Economy Creates Legal Puzzles for the Courts
The law has shaped the creation and development of the online jobs platforms that comprise the gig economy. And yet there is no law of the gig…
September 12, 2017 | Categories:
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The Law at Work: May an Employer Delay the Start of Paid Vacation Benefit?
In his The Law at Work column in the San Diego Union-Tribune, Shareholder Dan Eaton addresses whether or not an employer must pay part of the value…
September 10, 2017 | Categories: Employment Law
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Managing Cybercrime: Tips for Business Leaders
Businesses – of any size – are targets of cyberattacks. Whether you have 6 or 600 employees, your vital business data and your…
The Law at Work: What is a work uniform and why does it matter?
According to California law, an employer must pay the cost and maintenance of an employee’s work clothes not generally usable in the…
The Law at Work: Expense check: Answer these 3 questions to determine whether to reimburse an employee’s claimed work expense
Since 1872, California employers have been required fully to reimburse their employees for “necessary” expenses employees incurred…