State Supreme Court rules on rounding errors
The California Supreme Court has ruled an employer cannot round the time an employee spends on their meal break to the nearest preset fraction of…
Court confronts ‘undeveloped’ independent contractor rules for app-based drivers
The San Diego division of the state court of appeal just reversed a trial court preliminary injunction prohibiting app based shopping and delivery…
March 1, 2021 | Categories: News, Employment Law
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Can a worker be fired for participating in controversial protest?
The First Amendment shields from government-imposed punishment those who engage in lawful efforts “to petition the government for a redress…
February 15, 2021 | Categories: News, Employment Law
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ABC independent contractor test rule retroactive
The California Supreme Court just ruled that its landmark 2018 Dynamex ruling, announcing a three-part ABC test companies must satisfy to classify…
February 2, 2021 | Categories: News, Employment Law
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Andrea Myers Featured in Ranch & Coast Magazine
SCMV Shareholder and trial attorney Andrea Myers was recently featured in an article published in Ranch & Coast Magazine highlighting her…
January 19, 2021 | Categories: Articles & Publications
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Estate Planning Attorney Michele Muns Devine Joins SCMV
SCMV is pleased to announce that Michele Muns Devine has joined the firm’s Estate Planning Practice Group as of counsel. Michele focuses her…
4 ways Biden wants to remake labor law
Incoming President Joe Biden will work to transform federal law governing the workplace. The biggest changes will require Congressional action.…
January 18, 2021 | Categories: News, Employment Law
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New family leave rights incorporates former CFRA and adds protections
With the new year comes a new California family leave law. The new law replaces the former California Family Rights Act (CFRA). The new law also…