Most California employers know that the California Labor Code and the Wage Orders generally require an employer to provide certain meal periods and rest breaks to non-exempt employees during their work day and that failure to do so results in a penalty equal to an additional one hour of pay for each violation. read more

Employers who adopt English-only policies in the workplace expose themselves to a risk of claims for discrimination read more

The United States Supreme Court recently decided that an individual debtor who makes false statements to a creditor respecting his future ability and willingness to pay a debt could file for bankruptcy, even if his false statements respecting his financial condition are not made in writing. read more