After the retirement parties are over, some individuals never truly retire. Instead of taking it easy, some retirees choose to perform post-retirement work for non-CalPERS employers. For example, a retired police captain may work for a private security firm and or a retired Human Resources director may open a private consulting practice. While a retiree’s
Stephanie Lowe
Stephanie provides representation and legal counsel to public entities in matters pertaining to employment law and labor law. Stephanie’s practice includes advising clients on employment policies and providing litigation and arbitration support in a multitude of employment-related matters, including hiring, discipline, discrimination, disability, harassment, and retaliation. Stephanie has extensive experience advising employers throughout the state on the Affordable Care Act, California’s Paid Sick Leave law, California’s Kin Care Leave, Family and Medical Leave Act, and California Family Rights Act. Stephanie has an extensive wage and hour practice and litigates wage and hour disputes.
Court of Appeal Hears Oral Arguments on Scope of PERB’s Factfinding Procedures (AB 646)
On March 14, 2016, the Court of Appeal for the Fourth Appellate District, Division 1 (San Diego) heard oral arguments in two cases challenging the Public Employment Relations Board’s (PERB) interpretation of factfinding procedures, which were put into place by Assembly Bill 646 (AB 646). The specific issue in County of Riverside v. Public Employment…
Dating in the Workplace: Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, If Coworkers Date, You Might Be Sued
This blog post originally appeared in February 2016 and was revised in February 2020.
With Valentine’s Day upon us, cupid may have left a few arrows in the workplace. People spend a lot of time with coworkers, including time at work and at social events, so it is not unheard of for workplace relationships to…
Holidays and the Workplace: Don’t Have Yourself a Merry Little Lawsuit
The article was reviewed January 2021 and the information is up-to-date.
The holiday season is a festive time to be shared with family, friends and even co-workers. Many employers also join in the celebrations by allowing employees to put up decorations and exchange gifts. Employers also like to host holiday parties filled with food, music,…
Should We Still Call It “Kin Care”? – SB 579 Expands Labor Code Section 233’s Sick Leave Protections and Modifies Child-Related Activities Leave Under Labor Code Section 230.8
On October 11, 2015, Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 579 into law – this bill makes significant modifications to the current “Kin Care” law (Labor Code section 233) and the Child-Related Activities Leave law (Labor Code section 230.8). SB 579’s changes to the Kin Care law and the Child-Related Activities Leave law will have a…
UPDATE – Clean-Up Legislation for California’s New Paid Sick Leave Law (AB 304) Signed into Law
UPDATE – Following up on our June 26, 2015 Special Bulletin, which outlined Assembly Bill 304, the proposed clean-up legislation for California’s Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 (“Paid Sick Leave Law” or “AB 1522”), this urgency legislation passed the California Senate on July 13, 2015, with a vote of 39-0 and was…