The California Supreme Court Heard Arguments on Brinker Case

On Tuesday, November 8, 2011, the California Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the Brinker case, which will determine whether or not employers are required to merely make meal…

Drug Use Is a Lawful Reason Not to Hire

The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) protects recovering drug addicts from discrimination in the workplace. However, a California court of appeal recently confirmed that job applicants who are…

After-Acquired Evidence that Plaintiff Used a Fake Social Security Number Barred Claims

On August 9, 2011, the Third District affirmed the trial court’s decision to grant summary judgment in favor of the employer. The employer successfully argued that because the plaintiff…