Insights

March 9, 2014 by Jeffrey S. Sloan

Can an Employee Who Uses Fake Social Security Card to Get Hired Later Sue for Discrimination?

Well, we’re going to have the answer to that question soon from the California Supreme Court. The case is entitled Salas v. Sierra Chemical (Case Number S196558). The issue in Salas is whether an employee’s claims for discrimination under California’s FEHA can be dismissed on grounds of “after-acquired evidence”... READ MORE

March 3, 2014 by Jeffrey S. Sloan

Mayor Lee Signs “Ban the Box” Ordinance

As predicted, on February 17, 2014 San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee signed the San Francisco Supervisors’ “Ban the Box” ordinance. This means that employers, contractors, and affordable housing providers will have very limited use of criminal background checks in vetting employees or tenants in San Francisco. This new... READ MORE

February 16, 2014 by Jeffrey S. Sloan

SF Board of Supervisors Unanimously Passes “Ban the Box” Ordinance

On February 11, 2014, the SF Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a new ordinance barring most employers and housing providers from (1) asking applicants to disclose their criminal background in the application process, and (2) using criminal background history or records in the employment or housing selection process.... READ MORE

February 1, 2014 by Jeffrey S. Sloan

Deadline — Cal/OSHA Form 300 Due Today

The California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) requires most employers with 11 or more employees to post by February 1st a summary of job-related illnesses and injuries that occurred in the prior year. The posting, which is often referred to as Form 300A or the Cal/OSHA Log 300 summary,... READ MORE

January 26, 2014 by Jeffrey S. Sloan

MoneyTree Reports VC Investment Up 7% — Internet Investments Highest Since 2001

According to the MoneyTree report by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) and the National Venture Capital Association (“NVCA”), venture capitalists invested $29.4 billion in 3,995 deals in 2013. This represents a 7% in dollars invested and a 4% increase in deals compared to 2012. Internet-specific companies captured $7.1 billion in investments... READ MORE

January 10, 2014 by Jeffrey S. Sloan

NLRB Gives Up — No More Notice Posting Rule

According to its Office of Public Affairs, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) has decided not to seek Supreme Court review of two U.S. Court of Appeals decisions invalidating the NLRB’s Notice Posting Rule, which would have required most private sector employers to post a notice of employee rights... READ MORE

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