Is a home tutor an employee or independent contractor?
When the pandemic forced the premature closure of school facilities and the transition to remote instruction this spring, many parents suddenly and…
Employment Law and Workplace Information Regarding the Coronavirus Pandemic
As the spread of COVID-19 widens, employers are imposing new workplace restrictions, which raise a host of legal questions. Below are Seltzer…
March 16, 2020 | Categories: News, Articles & Publications
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The Law at Work: AB 5 and the out-of-state worker
The California Supreme Court’s adoption of the tough ABC independent contractor test in its Dynamex ruling and the California…
March 9, 2020 | Categories: Articles & Publications
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The Law at Work: Promise not to compete against current employer enforceable
California Business & Professions Code section 16600 generally makes non-compete agreements unenforceable in this state. The California Court…
February 27, 2020 | Categories: Articles & Publications
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The Law at Work: Legislature could clarify, modify and San Diego court takes on trucking industry
In 2018, the California Supreme Court issued its landmark Dynamex ruling, holding that California’s wage and hour rules allow California…
February 12, 2020 | Categories: Articles & Publications
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Ricardo Arias Authors Article in California International Law Journal
SCMV Associate Ricardo Arias’ article on Mexico’s Anti-Corruption Law has been published in the California International Law Journal of…
February 5, 2020 | Categories: Articles & Publications
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Navigating Code of Civil Procedure Section 664.6
By: Sarah M. Shekhter and Jessica Doidge ABTL Report August 2019 You settled a case and agreed to continuing jurisdiction of the court pursuant to…
September 19, 2019 | Categories: Articles & Publications
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The Law at Work: Women soccer players’ discrimination lawsuit against U.S. soccer federation
Americans celebrated the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team’s (USWNT) World Cup victory earlier this month. The champs were feted with a…
July 26, 2019 | Categories: Articles & Publications, Employment Law
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The Law at Work: Must a whistleblower identify law he complains was broken?
When a ref blows the whistle on the court or playing field, he first identifies the rule he believes was violated. Must a workplace whistleblower,…
July 15, 2019 | Categories: Articles & Publications, Employment Law
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The Law at Work: Conservative applicants’ challenge to Google hiring practices clears one hurdle, faces others
Remember James Damore, a former Google software engineer who filed a lawsuit claiming he was the victim of unlawful discrimination? There have been…