Daily Archives: May 18, 2016

Arbitration Agreements Should Be Unambiguous And Definitive

Business, NewsBy rpnalaw May 18, 2016

Sandquist v. Lebo Automotive Inc. may seem like a typical employment lawsuit. However, it involves a very significant issue that has now been taken up to the California Supreme Court for resolution. The issue is who determines whether a class claim may be brought and heard before an arbitrator—the court or the arbitrator itself —when…

9th Circuit Scores One For Employers!

Employment, NewsBy Drew Pomerance May 18, 2016

With the prevalence of class action lawsuits in an employee-friendly state like California, employers must be aware of proper time card rounding policies and what work is being conducted off the clock by their employees. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal recently issued a pro-employer decision approving the use of time card rounding and solidifying…