For the first time in several years, the Social Security Administration has resumed sending out a large volume of so-called "no-match" letters, in which the agency notifies employers that the Social Security number stated by an employee during the hiring process does not match the information reflected in the Social Security Administration's records. read more

The court in Black Sky Capital, LLC v. Cobb (2017) held that Section 580d does not preclude a "sold-out" junior lienholder from seeking a deficiency judgment, even when the same lender holds both the senior and junior liens. While Black Sky was positive for lenders, the case created a split of opinion on this issue among courts of appeal, which could only be resolved by the California Supreme Court. read more

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles eligible employees working for covered employers to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave each year for a number of pre-determined purposes. read more

With less than a year before the California Consumer Privacy Act takes effect, companies should begin to plan for compliance. read more

California employers who use background checks in making personnel decisions about employees and job applicants must comply with a variety of strict legal requirements, including the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act ("FCRA") and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act ("ICRAA"). read more