On April 24, 2020, the City of San Diego Development Services Department issued new COVID-19 guidelines requiring all active construction sites to develop a “comprehensive COVID-19 exposure control plan,” which includes control measures such as social distancing, symptom checking, hygiene, decontamination procedures, and training. The County of Los Angeles Department of Building Safety recently a Read More…
What To Do If An Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19
On March 19, 2020, California Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-33-20, which places certain restrictions on Californians in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pursuant to the Executive Order, Californians are ordered to stay home, except as needed to maintain continuity of operation of specified essential services, including, hospitals and medical providers, gas stations, pharmacies, grocery stores, take-out Read More…
Impact Of The Families First Coronavirus Relief Act
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) has gone into effect as of April 1, 2020, and will remain in effect until December 31, 2020. The Act requires all public employers, as well as private employers with fewer than 500 employees, to provide paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave to employees who Read More…
Pandemic Preparation In The Workplace And The Americans With Disabilities Act
In 2009, during the H1N1 pandemic, the EEOC issued guidelines on how employers can navigate the workplace during a pandemic. The guidelines are applicable to the coronavirus and employers should take measures to comply. Per the ADA, which is applicable to employers with 15 or more employees, an employer is generally prohibited from asking disability-related Read More…
Legal Implications Of COVID-19 Outbreak
The current coronavirus pandemic has thrust all of us into a situation unlike anything our society has experienced in recent history. In the midst of COVID-19, the federal, state, and local governments are implementing new policies and regulations, which will have a large impact on businesses and individuals alike. As we navigate these uncharted waters Read More…
The Americans With Disabilities Act Goes Online
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was enacted in 1990, was intended to “provide a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities.” The Department of Justice requires that places of public accommodation are to “furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary to ensure effective communication with individuals with Read More…
A Look At The Changes To NRCP 68
The Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure underwent extensive changes that went into effect March 1, 2019, including NRCP 68 regarding Offers of Judgment (“OOJ”). Some of these changes are significant, and counsel and parties must be aware of them in evaluating OOJs moving forward. First, the deadline to serve an offer was modified and now Read More…
I Won My Case: Can I Recover Mediation Costs?
Clients often ask about the recoverability of fees and costs if they are successful in litigating or arbitrating a claim against a third party. As for attorney’s fees, California follows the “American Rule,” which provides that each side bears its own attorney’s fees, even if you win at trial. The general exceptions to this are Read More…
Minor’s Compromise – Do You Really Need One In Nevada Or Can I Skip It?
Nevada Revised Statute 41.200 addresses minor’s compromises. This statute applies to unemancipated minors who have a disputed claim for money against a third person. NRS 41.200 (2) provides the general requirements that must be included in the Petition for a Minor’s Compromise. If the claim involves personal injuries, then NRS 41.200 (3) includes additional items Read More…
Employees To Receive “Reporting Time Pay” When Required To Call In Ahead of Shift
The California Court of Appeals recently issued a decision in Ward v. Tilly’s, Inc. holding that employers are required to pay employees “reporting time pay” when the employees are required to call in ahead of a shift to determine whether or not they need to work, and are then told not to come in. This Read More…
