by Sayema Hameed In a new decision, the California Court of Appeal has answered the following novel question: Under the conflict of law principle known as the internal affairs doctrine, does California law or foreign law apply to a claim brought by an officer of a foreign corporation for wrongful termination in violation of public …
Archives for May 2012
Does FEHA Support A Retaliation Claim By A Partner Against Her Partnership? The California Court of Appeal Says “Yes.”
by Sayema Hameed The California Court of Appeal has issued a new decision holding that the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), Government Code section 12900 et seq., supports a claim for retaliation by a partner against her partnership for opposing sexual harassment of an employee. Fitzsimons v. California Emergency Physicians Medical Group (filed …
Samaniego v. Empire Today LLC: California Court of Appeal Finds Contractor Arbitration Agreement Unconscionable
by Sayema Hameed The California Court of Appeal has issued a new decision holding an employee arbitration agreement to be unenforceable: Samaniego v. Empire Today LLC (First District, Div. Three, Case No. A132297; filed 4/5/12; publication ordered 5/7/12). In Samaniego, carpet installers filed a class action against Empire Today, LLC (“Empire”), a national carpet and …
California DFEH Launches “Intake To Decision” Video Series
by Sayema Hameed The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (“DFEH”), which investigates, mediates and prosecutes employment violations under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act, has launched a new video series, “DFEH Intake To Decision,” to educate employees, employers and the public at large about the employment discrimination complaint process. “DFEH Intake To Decision” …
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