The Law at Work: Time to submit discrimination/harassment claims tripled
The most important California workplace laws that will go into effect on Jan. 1 will make it harder to classify a worker as an independent…
SCMV Client San Diego Aviators
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek is proud to represent the San Diego Aviators, our local World Team Tennis (WTT) franchise and act as a sponsor to the…
December 20, 2019 | Categories:
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Joe Martinez Named Among San Diego’s Men of Influence
Congratulations to SCMV Shareholder Joe Martinez for being named among San Diego’s Men of Influence by San Diego Metro Magazine for 2019. Joe…
The Law at Work: Lessons from botched termination of employee on disability leave
If a disabled employee on leave alerts you that he believes the company is not doing enough to find a vacant position he can perform, address the…
November 25, 2019 | Categories:
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The Law at Work: New law adds obstacle to arbitration agreements
The Economic Policy Institute estimates that about two-thirds of California employers require their employees to arbitrate employment-related…
November 11, 2019 | Categories:
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The Law at Work: One job, two employers - or not
An employee asserting a claim for California wage violations may have one job, but two or more joint employers. There generally is one undisputed…
November 1, 2019 | Categories:
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The Law at Work: Live-in personal attendants: When the law at work hits home
California law defines a personal attendant as “any person employed by a private householder . . . to work in a private household, to…
October 29, 2019 | Categories: Employment Law
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The Law at Work: ABCs of AB5, independent contractor law
Last year, the California Supreme Court announced a demanding three-part test hiring entities must meet to classify workers as independent…
October 29, 2019 | Categories: Employment Law
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Sarah Shekhter Named one of San Diego’s 40 Under 40
Congratulations to SCMV Associate Sarah Shekhter for being named a 40 Under 40 by San Diego Metro Magazine. The 2019 honorees represent some of the…
The Law at Work: Restrictions on recruiting former colleagues may be void in California
Employers may no longer be able to keep former California-based employees from recruiting their former co-workers. Recent court rulings have…