The California Supreme Court Announces Big Brinker Decision for Employees
The California Supreme Court just announced a big class action employment decision in Brinker Rest. Corp. v. Superior Court. The decision clarifies some laws as they pertain to employers and employees, and sets forth a simple three part test for meal period compliance. The Court specifically held that employer satisfies [its meal period compliance] obligation if it (1) relieves its …
The NLRB Holds that Class Action Waivers Violate NLRA
A big decision just hit the airwaves in the employment law world. The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) recently announced its decision in D.R. Horton, Inc. In the case the NLRB considered whether an employer violates the NLRA when it requires employees to sign an agreement that precludes them from filing a class action addressing their wages, hours, or other working conditions against the employer. The Board found that such an agreement violates section 7 of the NLRA, which gives employees the right to engage in concerted activities for mutual aid or protection.
Brinker Set to Be Broacast via Webcast Tomorrow 11.08.11
Brinker Set to Be Broacast via Webcast Tomorrow 11.08.11 on www.calchannel.com