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    Apr

Labor Commissioner Releases Updated Wage Notice and FAQ

Today is a big news day in the employment law world. First, the California Supreme Court released its decision in Brinker Restaurant Corp. v.... See the original post: Labor Commissioner Releases Updated Wage Notice and FAQ

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  • 12
    Apr

Brinker Case Decided

Today, the California Supreme Court finally released its long-awaited decision in the Brinker Restaurant Corp. v. Superior Court case. The Brinker case is extremely... See the rest here: Brinker Case Decided

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  • 12
    Apr

Brinker Case Decided

Today, the California Supreme Court finally released its long-awaited decision in the Brinker Restaurant Corp. v. Superior Court case. The Brinker case is extremely... View post: Brinker Case Decided

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  • 12
    Apr

State safety bill clears committee on 4-2 vote, moves on

Imperial Valley Press – April 11, 2012 Sen. Juan Vargas, D-San Diego, secured bipartisan approval (4-2) of Senate Bill 1261, which would require the state to maintain a minimum staffing level of special agents who were ... See original here: State safety bill clears committee on 4-2 vote, moves on

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    Apr

Los Angeles Times Editorial: Sheriff Baca’s willingness to shut down much if not all of Men’s Central Jail is welcome

April 12, 2012 Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca said this week that he may shutter much, if not all, of Men’s Central Jail. That’s good news considering that just five months ago he and the ... Follow this link: Los Angeles Times Editorial: Sheriff Baca’s willingness to shut down much if not all of Men’s Central Jail...

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    Apr

Suspension Without Pay May Get You in Trouble

What does it mean for a small business when you suspend an employee without pay? In theory, it sounds pretty simple. An employee violates policy and the employee is disciplined. Not too complicated, right? Not so fast. An unpaid suspension can be viewed as a temporary removal of the employee. The key factor is determining whether the employee...

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    Apr

Can Nonprofit Board Members Receive Salaries?

Can a board member of a tax-exempt nonprofit also be a salaried officer of the organization? The short answer: It depends. In a previous blog post, we talked about the issue of private inurement, when discussing the recent case of Greg Mortenson . After allegedly abusing his status as a board member, he is still allowed to work...

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    Apr

Death Penalty Repeal Goes to Connecticut Governor

The New York Times – By PETER APPLEBOMEPublished: April 11, 2012 HARTFORD — After more than nine hours of debate, the Connecticut House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to repeal the state’s death penalty, following a ... See the original post here: Death Penalty Repeal Goes to Connecticut Governor

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    Apr

California bill would block cellphone tracking without warrant

The Los Angeles Times – By Michelle Maltais – April 11, 2012, 9:29 a.m. Big Brother might get blinders, at least in California. A state senator recently introduced a bill to prohibit government entities from obtaining ... View original post here: California bill would block cellphone tracking without warrant

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    Apr

RIVERSIDE COUNTY: State Supreme Court takes on public defender issue

BY RICHARD K. De ATLEY – RIVERSIDE PRESS-ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER  - Published: 11 April 2012 The California Supreme Court decided Wednesday to review a trial judge’s order removing the Riverside County public defender’s office from a death ... Go here to read the rest: RIVERSIDE COUNTY: State Supreme Court takes on public defender issue

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