CalNeva Law Podcast
Legal update on the rapidly evolving employment law climate in California and Nevada
Episodes
Jared and Brett talk about the latest legal updates in Nevada that are crucial for employers to understand. They discuss the specifics of Nevada law regarding gender expression discrimination, the implications of temporary furloughs on compensation, and important Nevada-specific minimum wage updates. The episode also talks about the updated definitions of independent contractors and the new legal protections for pregna...
In this episode, Jared and Brett navigate the latest updates in religious accommodation, gender dysphoria under the ADA, and the evolving definitions of sexual harassment. They delve into the significant legislative changes in California, including 30 new pieces of legislation that impact employer policies. Key topics include the implications of SB 700 on cannabis use in the hiring process, the challenges of non-compet...
This episode is a deep dive into the complexities of state versus federal regulations, the nuances of the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), and the critical ABC test for employee classification. From joint employer rules to the intricacies of wage order postings and commission agreements, this discussion is packed with essential insights. Join Brett and Jared as they dissect the critical aspects of wage and hour la...
There’s a lot of fear in the air right now. Brett has never been so busy within his practice and he’s been doing this for 35 years. During times of perceived economic downturn, litigation and lawsuits end up spiking up. In this podcast episode, Brett explains how to reduce your risk as much as possible when you’re considering letting go of some of the workforce. How do you approach this? How do you avoid getting sued f...
There’s a big development happening in California employment law that many employers have been waiting on. For a little while, California employers were in a bit of a limbo to understand whether mandatory arbitration agreements were enforceable or not. In this episode, Brett explains what an arbitration agreement is, what the AB51 is, and what does this new court ruling mean for employers with employees in the state of...
Geralynn Patellaro has been practicing law for the last 20 years and is licensed in California and Nevada. During her time, she’s seen every conceivable workplace investigation and has experienced all facets of where it can go. In this webinar, Geralynn answers some frequently asked questions from employers, business owners, and HR. She covers everything from workplace sexual harassment lawsuits to h...
Brett Sutton and Jared Hague talk about the recent Wage and Hour ruling in the Viking River Cruise case, and talk about what California employers need to be aware of when it comes to class-action cases. If you’re a California employer, then this is an episode you won’t want to miss as it has some new information about the recent court ruling that could affect California-state specific employers going...
Brett Sutton and Jared Hague talk about the latest update to California meal and rest period employment laws and what California employers need to know about this recent change. There are little nuances to this law that you need to be aware of and in this episode, Brett and Jared help make suggestions (not legal advice) on how to best navigate this within your company.
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Today’s special guest is Ryan Lyle from IRI Consultants. Ryan has extensive experience in union representation and they have invited him today to talk about current developments for employers on the National Labor Relations Board. Jared shares his own experience and key takeaways from a recent successful union election. Ryan also discusses topics that will help employers better understand the latest ...
Brett Sutton and Jared Hague talk about the recent developments that have happened regarding the AB-51 mandatory arbitration agreement law. Brett first dives in by giving a simple overview of what an arbitration agreement is, how it works, and some of its pros and cons. After, Jared steps in to explain the upcoming legal changes happening within the law and what employers need to know going forward.<...
Brett Sutton and Jared Hague sit down to discuss the recent ruling in the Supreme Court of California on the Donohue vs. AMN case and how it might affect employers in the future. In the State of California, they take their meal and rest breaks seriously, and if employers fail to comply, they can risk multi-millions in lawsuits. Brett and Jared share their thoughts on what all this might mean and prov...
Brett Sutton is joined by Joe Amato, the District Director at the Small Business Administration to discuss the latest updates in the Paycheck Protection Program and answers the attendee’s live questions. After that, Scott, a CPA based in Nevada, will discuss what you need to be aware of when trying to file your Federal loan tax credit for last year, and other tax info you need to consider. All the pr...
Brett Sutton and Jared Hague are joined by OSHA veteran James Boretti to discuss the new Cal/OSHA Emergency Regulations. James comes with over 33 years of experience and knows the ins and outs of OSHA compliance. In this webinar, you’ll learn what you need to know when it comes to an exposed risk of COVID-19 in the workplace, what is still pending clarification, and best practices to put in a prevent...
Brett Sutton is joined by two members of his team, Sandra Lepson and Evelin Bailey, to discuss the upcoming changes to CFRA and what employers need to know about the new SB-1383 expansion. The team also dives into FMLA and how this will be adjusted/used in combination with these new CFRA changes. There’s a lot to cover in this week’s podcast, so let’s jump right in.
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In this webinar, Brett and team answer what employers need to be aware of if their staff works between California and Nevada state lines. When it comes to overtime or even wage and hour laws, what should they be aware of? How do you calculate vacation pay? They also answer the important question of when it makes sense to create an arbitration agreement! All this and more in today’s episode.
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Sutton Hague staff Sandra Lepson and Evelin Bailey have some updated information as to what California and Nevada employers should do if one of their staff has tested positive for COVID-19 or has been exposed to COVID-19 by a family member. Everything from how you ask them for the COVID-19 tests, what type of sick leave does this fall under, and how to conduct proper contact tracing are outlined in t...
Sutton Hague staff Sandra Lepson and Evelin Bailey discuss what employers need to know about the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The CCPA doesn’t apply to everybody, but it goes into effect in 2020, and the penalties are harsh if you do not comply. Both Evelin and Sandra give an overview of what the CCPA is, why it’s important, and why employers are worried about it.
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Robert W. Wood is a Tax Attorney with more than 40 years of experience in his field. He has written more than 30 books on the subject of taxes and also writes regular columns for Forbes.com. When it comes to the PPP and taxes, there’s been some confusion on how business owners should classify this money on their tax return. Robert weighs in on the subject and what you need to be aware of coming in 20...
Stephen Rogers is a training specialist with over 30 years of field and classroom experience. He is the Program Coordinator for Nevada’s Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS). In this week’s episode, he answers some of the top questions he’s been receiving about how to safely protect your staff from COVID-19.
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Shannon Chambers is the Nevada Labor Commissioner and helps clarify what employers need to know about the current labor laws put in place by the state of Nevada. Shannon is clear that this is a critical time to communicate to your employers and to ease on the side of caution and safety. No one wants their business under bad press from a disgruntled employee right now.
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