2008 Published Articles

“Wage Laws Apply To Out of State Workers Working in CA”

By: Richard Rosenberg From: San Fernando Valley Business Journal December 22, 2008 – January 4, 2009

California business owners have to contend with some of the nation’s toughest and costliest overtime pay regulations. Read Article»>

“Meal and Rest Period Obligations in a State of Flux”

By: Richard Rosenberg From: San Fernando Valley Business Journal November 24 – December 7, 2008

In the past three years, California employers have paid out hundreds of millions in settlement class action cases where it was alleged that the employer did not comply strictly with the state’s complex rules involving meal and rest periods. Read Article»>

“California Supreme Court Nixes Most Non-Compete Agreements”

By: Richard Rosenberg From: San Fernando Valley Business Journal September 15, 2008

When it comes to employment laws, California is among the most employee friendly jurisdictions anywhere. Read Article»>

“Bias Charges Up Sharply As Settlements on the Rise”

By: Richard Rosenberg From: San Fernando Valley Business Journal July 21 – August 3, 2008

According to a recent press release by the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), discrimination charges are at their highest level in 5 years. Read Article»>

“Diversity and the Bottom Line”

By: Richard Rosenberg From: Greater Los Angeles Leadership Exchange July 2008

Managing the Tension Between Billable Hours and Workplace Inclusiveness Requirements. Read Article»>

“Employers Have New Role In Cell Phone Driving Law”

By: Richard Rosenberg From: San Fernando Valley Business Journal June 9, 2008

On July 1, 2008, the awaited California Wireless Telephone Automobile Safety Act finally goes into effect. Read Article»>