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
Meagan D. Bainbridge
Meagan Bainbridge assists employers in all aspects of their employment relationship with their employees. She is an experienced trial attorney and has successfully litigated a wide variety of issues in both state and federal courts as well as before various administrative agencies for clients in a wide range of industries. In addition, Meagan provides advice, counsel, and training to employers concerning their workplace policies, practices, and personnel decisions and is a frequent presenter on employment law topics.
The Temperatures are Rising… Are New Regulations Coming With it?
Cal/OSHA will implement new standards for indoor places of employment when the temperature reaches at least 82 degrees Fahrenheit.
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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
California Employment News: Understanding the Basics of Employee Personnel Files
Meagan Bainbridge and Nikki Mahmoudi review the basics of employee personnel files in this episode of California Employment News.
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Supreme Court Clarifies the “Salary Basis” Test Under the FLSA for Highly Compensated Executives
The Supreme Court clarified that employees who are paid a daily rate likely do not qualify for the executive exemption under the FLSA.
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