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California Court Narrows “Death Knell” Appeal Rule: Key Takeaways for Employers
In Chavez v. Hi-Grade Materials Co., the California Court of Appeal issued a ruling that significantly impacts how and when ...
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California high court: Employers not responsible for COVID spread to workers’ families
the California Supreme Court ruled Thursday. Workers’ compensation laws in the state do not preclude such claims, the court found. But companies also cannot be held legally responsible for ...
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California court says Uber, Lyft can treat state drivers as independent contractors
App-based ride hailing and delivery companies like Uber and Lyft can continue to treat their California drivers as independent contractors, a state appeals court ruled Monday, allowing the tech ...
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California Court Affirms Employers Can Use Standing Meal Period Waiver for Employees Working Six Hours or Less
On April 21, 2025, a California Court of Appeal held employees working six hours or less in a single workday can prospectively waive their mandatory meal periods. The ruling provided clarification ...
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Supreme Court denies Uber, Lyft appeal of California labor lawsuits
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to weigh in on an appeal brought by Uber and Lyft against lawsuits filed by California officials over claims the company misclassified its workers. What ...