Category Archives: News

Shelley Kessler and Nicholas Roxborough Reappointed to the California Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation

OAKLAND – The California Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation (CHSWC) announces the reappointments of Commissioners Shelley Kessler and Nicholas Roxborough. Commissioners Kessler and Roxborough were reappointed by the Speaker of the Assembly Robert Rivas. Both four-year terms of reappointment begin January 1, 2026, and extend to December 31, 2029, per Labor Code § 75.…

Protecting Your Arbitration Agreements: The Critical Importance of Proper Authentication for Employers

Arbitration agreements are one of the most effective ways to streamline and control employment disputes. But there’s a growing trend: employees increasingly claim they never signed the agreement—often only after the employer moves to compel arbitration. Why? Because that’s when they realize they could lose access to jury trials or the chance to join a class action.…

Court Confirms Validity of Meal Period Waivers

A recent California Court of Appeal decision offers critical clarification on meal break compliance that could significantly affect employment practices. For years, employers have faced uncertainty over whether employees can sign advance written waivers of meal periods, increasing compliance challenges and litigation risk. This new ruling addresses the validity of “prospective” meal waivers, giving employers…

RPNA Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers for 2025!

Roxborough, Pomerance, Nye & Adreani is thrilled to announce that two of its esteemed attorneys have been named Super Lawyers for 2025. For the 12th consecutive year, Drew Pomerance has earned the prestigious Super Lawyer designation, a testament to his continued excellence in the legal field. Joining him is Senior Attorney Nadine Alsaadi, who has been selected as a Rising…

More Must-Know Changes for Employers in 2025

As we head into the New Year, RPNA has been keeping abreast of a myriad of new state laws affecting employers, some of which will have an immediate impact on the business community. Some of the most critical are: 1. Minimum Wage Increase:   The state minimum wage has increased from $16.00 to $16.50 per hour, based on adjustments…

LA Fires and What To Do

First, RPNA wants to express its sympathy and concern for those who have been evacuated or are less fortunate and have lost their homes or loved ones. Some of us personally have been evacuated, yours truly included, and some other RPNA employees. This is all such a tragedy and, sadly, is unlikely to be a one-off. Times…

Roxborough, Pomerance, Nye & Adreani announce Muhammed Hussain as Partner!

RPNA is thrilled to announce as of January 2025, the elevation of one of its Senior Attorneys, Muhammed Hussain, to Partner! Since joining RPNA, Muhammed has excelled primarily in employment and business litigation, representing employers in federal and state courts across complex class actions and individual employee claims. Muhammed recently second chaired a jury trial…