Lawyers are sometimes faulted for being overly detailed and “picky.” Maybe so, but sometimes attention to detail can be important! A good example is the recent court of appeal decision entitled Hall v. Goodwill Industries of Southern California, decided this past March 16, 2011. In that case, Hall was terminated from his job
Six Million Dollar Settlement Is A Reminder Of The Importance Of Complying With The California Family Rights Act
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) and Verizon Services Corporation, which employs more than 7,000 people, agreed to settle a class action lawsuit challenging the company’s handling of family medical leave requests under the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). The DFEH’s lawsuit against Verizon alleges that the company had several policies and