Belden Blaine Raytis, LLP

Belden Blaine Raytis, LLP is excited to announce the addition of James Harvey as a partner in the firm. A Bakersfield native, James brings to BBR 11 years of experience in all areas of business and commercial litigation in state and federal courts, including numerous jury and bench trials. James’s addition to the firm adds to BBR’s deep bench of experienced complex business, commercial, and employment counselors and litigators. Welcome to the firm James!

Belden Blaine Raytis, LLP is proud to announce that Viviano E. Aguilar has been selected to be a partner in the firm. Viviano is a key leader in the firm’s litigation and administrative practice, successfully handling client matters in state and federal courts as well as before the Labor Commissioner, Department of Fair Employment and Housing, Cal OSHA, and the Workers Compensation Appeals Board. David Blaine, Katy McMurtrey Raytis, Dan Raytis and Kaleb Judy look forward to our continuing work with Viviano in this next phase of his career.

We are hiring! Looking for a 3 or so year attorney for our Bakersfield based team. Heavy litigation focus representing Kern County employers in wage and hour and individual employment matters. Excellent compensation package including generous bonus program. If qualified and interested please send a resume to [email protected].

We are hiring! Looking for a 3 year or so attorney to round out our Bakersfield-based team. Heavy litigation focus representing Kern County employers in wage and hour and individual cases. Willing to train someone with the right litigation skills. Great compensation package including generous bonus structure. If qualified and interested, send me an email with your resume to [email protected].

Governor Newsom mandates public mask wearing for all. https://amp.sacbee.com//capitol-alert/article243634487.html

I think Covid -19 refers to my weight gain. If you can’t remember your last shower, it’s time. Zoom makes my face look fat. Or, my face is fat. Houses need a 1:1 couch-to-person ratio. I never thought I would miss waking up and going to the office.... Are germaphobes now just regular people? Do you still have to smile for pictures if you’re wearing a mask? I saw a guy in a hockey mask at Home Depot. I was really hoping he wasn’t buying a chainsaw. People who yell at other people for wearing a mask are dumb. Whoever invents really fast home Internet service that can run 8 devices 24 hours a day should get a statue in their honor. There are still sports. I’ve been watching two snails race across a planter box since March 17th. Having a houseful of healthy friends and family is priceless. See more

Join us to recap the latest employment-related COVID-19 headlines, highlight best practices moving forward, and answer the most common questions we are fielding from local businesses. Attendees will have an opportunity to submit questions and receive real-time feedback. We are in this together and hope that you will be able to come together with us each week as we navigate compliance issues and response options during this difficult time. Scott Belden, David Blaine, Katy McMurtrey Raytis

Laws affecting California employers are changing on an almost daily basis. In the next Corona Q&A, BBR partners David Blaine, Scott Belden, Katy McMurtrey Raytis will provide an update on changes over the past week, including California’s new paid sick leave requirement, and other state and federal developments. A focus for this week will be a discussion on the gradual reopening of California businesses. Tune in to stay up to date! https://beldenblaine.com//corona-qa-with-belden-blaine-ra/

On our next Corona Q&A, we will provide a further update on the rapidly changing employment issues arising out of COVID 19, and, this week we will also include a Q&A addressing some non-employment business issues, such as the effect of COVID 19 on contracts, landlord/tenant, and borrower/lender issues unique to this current emergency. Scott Belden, Katy McMurtrey Raytis, David Blaine https://beldenblaine.com//corona-qa-with-belden-blaine-ra/

Something new we are trying to get the latest out there since things are changing on a daily basis (or even more frequently).