Alternative to ABC independent contractor test is no safe haven
The California Employment Development Department assessed Vendor Surveillance Corporation $278,692 in unemployment insurance taxes after finding…
Ricardo Arias Selected as 2021 San Diego Super Lawyer Rising Star
Congratulations to Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek attorney Ricardo Arias for being included on the 2021 San Diego Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars…
Greg Vega Named to 2021 Super Lawyers List
Congratulations to Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek Attorney Greg Vega for being included on the 2021 San Diego Super Lawyers list. A shareholder at…
Brian Katusian Authors Annual Update of CEB Publication
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek Shareholder Brian Katusian has authored the annual chapter updates to two chapters in the Continuing Education of the…
Three recent rulings show why it matters PAGA plaintiff is stand-in for the state
Under the Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (“PAGA”), an “aggrieved” employee may sue his employer as a surrogate for…
March 29, 2021 | Categories: News, Employment Law
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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…
March 15, 2021 | Categories: News, Employment Law
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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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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…