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ABC Test Class Actions Independent Contractor

May 11, 2021

Vazquez v. Jan-Pro Franchising Int’l (9th Cir. 17-16096 2/2/21) Dynamex/Wage and Hour

Having received the California Supreme Court’s answer to a certified question, the panel amended and…

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Class Actions Employment Law Wages & Overtime Law

May 10, 2021

Salazar v. See’s Candy Shops, Incorporated (CA2/2 B300778, filed 4/26/21, pub. ord. 5/10/21) Wage and Hour Class Certification

Debbie Salazar appeals from an order denying her motion to certify a class of employees…

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Employee Retirement Income Security Act Employment Law Federal Preemption

May 10, 2021

HJTA v. Cal. Secure Choice (9th Cir. 20-15591 5/6/21) No ERISA Preemption of CalSavers

Affirming the district court’s dismissal, the panel held that ERISA does not preempt a California…

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Class Actions Employment Law Wages & Overtime Law

May 1, 2021

Gomez v. The Regents of the University of Cal (CA4/1 D077181.4/23/21) Wage and Hour/PAGA

Guivini Gomez is a former employee of the Regents of the University of California (Regents). …

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ABC Test Federal Preemption Independent Contractor

April 30, 2021

California Trucking Association, et al. v. Bonta, Attorney General of California, et al. (9th Cir., 4/28/21) 20-55106 D.C. No. 3:18-cv-02458- BEN-BLM

Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act Preemption Reversing the district court’s order preliminarily enjoining enforcement, against…

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Labor Law Unions

April 30, 2021

Assn. for L.A. Deputy Sheriffs v. Macias (CA2/8 B295086 4/30/21) Union Board Member Removal

In 2014, the Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs (ALADS) sued Armando Macias and John…

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Compensatory Damages Punitive Damages Wrongful Termination

April 30, 2021

Martinez v. Rite Aid Corporation (CA2/7 B292672 4/30/21) Wrongful Termination/ Compensatory Damages

In 2008 Maria Martinez filed this action against her former employer, Rite Aid Corporation, and…

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Uncategorized

April 30, 2021

Rosales v. Uber Technologies, Inc. (CA2/8 B305546 4/30/21) Arbitration/PAGA

Defendant Uber Technologies, Inc. moved to compel arbitration in a case where the plaintiff, Damaris…

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Arbitration Electronic Signature Employment Law

April 30, 2021

Banister v. Marinidence Opco, LLC (CA1/5 A159815, filed 4/30/21, pub. ord. 5/21/21) Unsigned Arbitration Agreement

Marinidence Opco, LLC, Providence Group, Inc., and Tommy Siqueiro, III (collectively “Marinidence”) challenge the trial…

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April 26, 2021

Oakland Police Officers’ Assn. v. City of Oakland (CA1/1 A158662 4/26/21) POBRA

This appeal concerns the meaning of certain requirements described in section 3303, subdivision (g) of…

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