Last week, on July 25, 2024, the California Supreme Court in Castellanos v. State of California unanimously upheld Proposition 22, the 2020 ballot measure that allows gig economy businesses like Uber and Lyft to legally classify their drivers as independent contractors, rather than employees. While this…
Last week, the National Labor Relations Board issued its Fair Choice - Employee Voice Final Rule. This new Final Rule reinstates several practices that were in place prior to the Trump NLRB making changes in 2020. First, the new Final Rule returns to the Board’s pre-2020 practice to allow blocking…
Many California employers require their employees to sign agreements to submit any disputes arising out their employment to binding arbitration. If an employee files a lawsuit in court, the employer then has the option of either proceeding with litigation or moving the court to order the matter to…
Under California Labor Code Section 3550, California employers subject to the workers’ compensation system are already required to post easily understandable notices in the workplace advising employees of their rights (such as filing a claim and seeking medical attention) when they sustain a…
Yesterday, in ATS Tree Services, LLC v. Federal Trade Commission, a Pennsylvania federal judge upheld the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) ban on employment noncompete agreements. This decision may have implications for employers nationwide, as it will likely impact how businesses manage their…
For over 25 years, CDF has distinguished itself as one of the top employment, labor and immigration firms in California, representing employers in single-plaintiff and class action lawsuits and advising employers on related legal compliance and risk avoidance. We cover the state, with five locations from Sacramento to San Diego.
Sacramento Office Managing Partner and Chair of CDF’s Traditional Labor Law Practice Group. Mark has been practicing labor and employment law in California for thirty years. His practice has a special emphasis on the representation of California employers in union-management relations and handling federal and state court litigation and administrative matters triggered by all types of employment-related disputes. He is also adept at providing creative and practical legal advice to help minimize the risks inherent in employing workers in California. He recently named “Sacramento Lawyer of the Year” in Employment Law-Management for 2021 by Best Lawyers®.
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