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The Ninth Circuit recently refused to enforce arbitration agreements for Amazon drivers. CDF attorney Robyn Frick discusses how employers can take steps to make such agreements enforceable in the linked Bloomberg Law article. https://lnkd.in/g7yD84n #employmentlaw #arbitration #arbitrationlaw #arbitrationagreements #compliance #cdflaborlaw

CDF attorneys author the article "The Legal Interplay Between Peer Review and Disciple of A Physician-Employee" for @HCBizToday. https://lnkd.in/gvqkRyn #healthcare #employmentlaw #hr #peerreviews #peerreview #medicalprivileges #healthcareindustry #healthcarelaw

This week’s Attorney Spotlight is on Richard Green, Partner and Chair of CDF’s Immigration Practice Group. Rick’s practice focuses on helping employers obtain immigration status and employment authorization in the U.S. for their employees and their family members. He is a Certified Specialist in Immigration & Nationality Law by the California Board of Legal Specialization. He puts his 20 years of experience into play when assisting employers so they get what they need, when ...they need it. Biggest COVID-19 Challenge: Rick has found that the biggest immigration-related challenges employers have faced due to COVID-19 have been the shutdown of the consulates USCIS offices and borders, which made the issuance of visas and other immigration benefits practically impossible, the additional restrictions imposed on eligibility for immigration benefits and the proliferation of working from home outside the IT sector has caused employers to reevaluate the value of working visas for their employees. When Not Practicing Law: He can be found flying a Cessna between John Wayne Airport and Montgomery Field in San Diego. To learn more about Rick, you can connect with him on LinkedIn at https://lnkd.in/gz2PfAz.

Register today to hear from two of CDF's partners that have extensive experience defending wage and hour class actions and PAGA claims - Amy Williams and Corey Cabral. Amy and Corey will discuss the significant changes to the workplace and general employment landscape in 2020 that may have resulted in intensified class action and PAGA litigation in 2021. COVID-19 resulted in an increased number of layoffs, work-from-home arrangements, hazard or hero bonus payments, and... other unique employment developments. This webinar will assist in-house and outside counsel and HR professionals identify potential risks related to these business practices and develop effective strategies for minimizing potential liability. Register today to reserve your spot! https://www.cdflaborlaw.com//minimizing-risk-and-exposure- #PAGA #cdflaborlaw #wageandhourlaws #classactions #covid-19 #employmentlaw #webinar #hrci #shrm #camcle #cle #humanresources #inhousecounsel #corporatecou

Final Results of CA Legislative Session: Employment Bills Signed Into Law by Newsom https://lnkd.in/gphuSjA #cdflaborlaw #employmentbills #employmentlaws #californialaws #californianews

CDF Partners co-author the article "What Healthcare Organizations Can Do To Stay Compliant In The Era Of Marijuana Legalization," for Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA). lnkd.in/gFv4JA8 #cdflaborlaw #hcca #healthcarelaw #healthcare #healthcarecompliance #healthcareindustry #compliance

Dan Forman authors the article "Compliance Strategies for Non-Competes" for @TodaysGC Fall 2020 issue. Click link to read the full article. ow.ly/rh1Q50BH4GL #cdflaborlaw #noncompetes #generalcounsel

This week our attorney spotlight is on M. Leah Cameron, a Partner in CDF’s San Francisco office. Leah has extensive experience representing clients in wage and hour class action and PAGA cases. She also regularly advises and defends California employers through all aspects of the employment relationship, including defending against claims of discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination, and advising employers on compliance with California’s patchwork of state and loca...l employment regulations and complex wage an hour issues. She is also an experienced trial attorney and prior to joining CDF, she worked as a prosecutor successfully trying numerous jury trials to verdict. When not practicing law, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two young children, making and listening to music, and renovating her 120 year-old home in the butter and eggs town of Petaluma. Biggest challenge faced with COVID-19: Finding something to occupy my 3-year-old when playgrounds, schools, and everything else kid-related has been shut down. You can follow her on LinkedIn at https://lnkd.in/ga3FtuB. #cdflaborlaw #attorneyspotlight #employmentlawyer #employmentattorney

Still time to register for CDF's upcoming complimentary webinar on "New Challenges Investigating Racial Discrimination and Harassment Complaints in Today’s Workplace." lnkd.in/gUSRqyd #cdflaborlaw #internalinvestigations #racialdiscrimination #employmentlaw #HRCI

California Expands Its Family and Medical Leave Law https://lnkd.in/dP_FY_T #cdflaborlaw #medicalleave #caemploymentlaws #employmentlaw #californialaw #familyleave

CDF partner Mark S. Spring discusses the "Muddled Rules for Reimbursing California Employees For Remote Work" in the linked article written for @WHDIatty https://lnkd.in/gWT_bGn @bronxbornspring #cdflaborlaw #whdi #remotework #telework

ALERT: California Enacts More New COVID-Related Laws Affecting Employers https://lnkd.in/gQfAjfx #cdflaborlaw #covid19legalupdate #employmentlaw #californialaw #SB1159 #AB685 #covidreporting #workerscompensation