The recent 9th Circuit opinion in US Chamber of Commerce v. Bonta struck down AB 51, determining that it was preempted by the Federal Arbitration Act. Meagan Bainbridge and Lukas Clary review how this decision impacts the use of mandatory arbitration agreements for California employers in this episode of California Employment News.Continue Reading California Employment News: The State of Mandatory Arbitration Agreements in California Employment

Lukas Clary
Lukas Clary is a shareholder in the firm’s Labor and Employment and Litigation practice groups. Lukas has experience representing clients in all aspects of employment litigation. He regularly handles claims involving allegations of workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, unpaid overtime and wages, missed meal and rest periods, and class actions.

California Employment News: Cases to Watch in Employment Law for 2023
As we move through 2023, there are some key employment law cases to watch. See which cases top the watch lists for Meagan Bainbridge and Lukas Clary in this episode of California Employment News.Continue Reading California Employment News: Cases to Watch in Employment Law for 2023

Pay Transparency is Coming to California
How much does that job pay? According to a new law coming to California, employers must not hide that information from employees who ask. And applicants will not even need to ask. On September 27, 2022, Governor Newsom signed into law SB 1162, which provides for pay transparency among job postings for most California employers.

California Employment News: Best Practices for Maintaining Employee Records
In this episode of California Employment News, Lukas Clary and Ryan Abernethy discuss best practices for employers to maintain employee records and the importance of record retention.
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California Employment News: The Regular Rate of Pay and Risks of Getting it Wrong
In this episode of California Employment News, Lukas Clary and Ryan Abernethy discuss the regular rate of pay, its unusual features, and the risks of employers getting it wrong.
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