Legal News and Updates
Court says Grubhub driver is independent contractor, not employee
Here at Duggan Law Corporation, we advise California employers about classifying workers as either independent contractors or employees. The answer is significant to both parties because if the person is an employee, he or she is subject to applicable California and...
California law bans employer immigration-related retaliation
As we discussed in a previous post, new California employer responsibilities that took effect on January 1 require valid warrants, subpoenas or court orders of federal immigration personnel before allowing access to workplaces and employee records. In addition,...
#MeToo Movement: Workplace Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Is As Important As Ever
The #MeToo movement has brought a heightened awareness to the prevalence of sexual harassment. In California, larger employers are legally responsible for providing sexual harassment prevention training to supervisors. As of January 1, 2018, California law expanded...
How Should Employers Handle Workplace Romances?
In light of the #MeToo movement, office romances may seem like they are quickly becoming a thing of the past. But even if the number of people in workplace relationships is gradually decreasing, it is still far too high for employers to ignore. At the end of last...
Bill would extend time to file state sexual harassment complaints
California, along with the rest of America, is experiencing an explosion of awareness about sexual harassment in the workplace, as more people come forward to publicly report their own stories. Employers of all types and sizes in the state are understandably concerned...
California employers to protect immigrant workers under new law
In recent weeks, we have been sharing information about new California state laws that will enhance the legal duties of employers toward their employees in a variety of areas. One unique law requires employers to provide certain protections to employees against...
New California employer responsibilities in 2018
At Duggan Law Corporation, we advise employers of their legal responsibilities. One of those responsibilities is to prevent and stop illegal discrimination and harassment. Beginning in 2018, a new law expands those duties as they concern lesbian, gay, bisexual, and...
Employer drug policy after recreational marijuana legalization
On January 1, California Proposition 64 became law, legalizing recreational marijuana sales to adults age 21 or older. Legalization has dominated state and local news, as sellers and cultivators learn how to comply with the law. Marijuana legalization also affects...
When is a will invalid because of undue influence?
A will is typically considered invalid if the person writing the will (the testator) signed, modified or revoked the will because of the undue influence of another person. In this context, "undue influence" means that the perpetrator puts coercive, manipulative...
5 end-of-year considerations for California employers
Employers have plenty to think about as the year wraps up, from hosting safe employee holiday parties to managing year-end payroll. However, California employers should also take some time to make sure they'll be in compliance with all the new state employment laws...