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San Diego attorneys representing clients throughout California in the areas of employment law, construction law, commercial litigation, real estate, business transactions, estate planning, and more.
Contact Information
Barker Olmsted & Barnier, APLC
2341 Jefferson Street, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92110
Phone (619) 682-4040
Facsimile (619) 220-7056
E-mail info@barkerolmsted.com
LEGAL UPDATE
June 2009 Legal Update
California’s Discrimination Claim Rate Outpaces National Average.
California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) published an annual report in May, and the statistics reveal a much higher rate of some types of employee discrimination claims than is seen on the national level.
Cal/OSHA Warns Employers About Heat Illness Safety Compliance.
In a recent press release, Cal/OSHA has reminded employers to implement heat illness prevention policies, and warns them about agency enforcement measures.
School Lawfully Rejects Instructor’s Request For Disability Accommodation.
When an employee notifies an employer that he has a disability and needs accommodation, the employer is obligated to offer reasonable accommodations. What if the employee wants an “unreasonable” accommodation? In a recent case titled Scotch v. The Art Institute of California-Orange County, Inc. the employer defeated a disability accommodation lawsuit by demonstrating that it offered a reasonable accommodation, and that the employee was unable to establish any other alternative reasonable accommodations.
Same-Sex Couples Retain Employment Law Rights Despite Supreme Court Ruling.
The California Supreme Court issued a ruling in late May upholding Proposition 8. Does this ruling affect employee rights in the workplace?
California and Federal Law Regarding Teenage Employment During The Summer.
As the school year ends in a few days, teenagers are looking for summer jobs. Make sure you are aware of state and federal laws regulating the employment of minors.
Download the entire June 2009 Legal Update in PDF format:
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Employment Law
Guidelines
For Employers
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS?
Uncertain about whether your independent contractors are misclassified employees? Confused about 1099 vs. W-2? Our complimentary concise information sheet, "Determining Independent Contractor Status" has been prepared by San Diego employment law attorney Christopher Olmsted. It is available upon request. We will send you the free document if you contact our legal assistant Nicole (619) 682-4040 or email her at nrs@barkerolmsted.com.
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EXEMPTIONS. Need help with white collar wage and hour exemptions? Should your employees be classified as exempt or non-exempt? This chart provides a general description of the California and Federal rules regarding executive, administrative, professional, sales, and other exempt classifications. For the free chart, email our assistant Nicole at nrs@barkerolmsted.com.
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EMPLOYEE LEAVE LAWS. Employers have a difficult time determining which leave laws apply to their organization, what obligations are imposed, and what employee entitlements arise under the leaves of absence potentially applicable. FMLA, CFRA, PDL, and more. Updated to include California and federal military leave rights. For a free chart summarizing California and Federal Leave of Absence laws, email our assistant Nicole at nrs@barkerolmsted.com.
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SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION TRAINING
Barker Olmsted & Barnier employment law attorneys offer interactive workshops, presented to both management and staff, tailored to each company's Sexual Harassment policy. Competitive cost!
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UPCOMING
EMPLOYMENT
LAW
SEMINARS
Semi-Annual Legal Update
Date: Thursday June 18 2009
Time: 11:30AM - 1:00PM
Location: The Brigantine Restaurant, 9350 Fuerte Drive, La Mesa 91941
The presentation features a mid-year update on labor and employment law. Since the end of 2008, there have been a number of developments on the state and federal level. Chris Olmsted will cover a number of new laws and cases in the areas of discrimination and harassment, leaves of absence, wage and hour practices, and other aspects of employer liability. He will also cover new legislation currently under consideration by Congress and the California legislature.
Members $30, Non-Members $35.
Reservations to Susan@PlazaPersonnelService.com
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