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Reception and Viewing of “The Art & Science of Labor Arbitration”
August 6, 2014 by
Beeson Tayer & Bodine
You are invited to a reception and viewing of “THE ART & SCIENCE OF LABOR ARBITRATION” on October 2, 2014. This reception is an opportunity for arbitrators and advocates to get together and view this… Read More
DOL Proposes Expansion of FMLA Benefits to Same-Sex Spouses
June 25, 2014 by
Beeson Tayer & Bodine
The U.S. Department of Labor this month proposed new Family Medical Leave Act regulations modifying the definition of “spouse” to include same-sex spouses. The current regulations define “spouse” based on employee’s home-state definition of “spouse.”… Read More
2013 California Legislative Round-Up
November 1, 2013 by
Beeson Tayer & Bodine
Contributors: Peter McEntee, Susan Garea, Vishtasp Soroushian, Adrian Barnes, Christopher Hammer, Dalisai Nisperos and Kate Hegé. Edited by Teague Paterson. As has become a ritual in recent years, Governor Brown signed a large number of… Read More
Dale Brodsky Appointed to the California Fair Employment and Housing Council 5-6-2013
May 8, 2013 by
Beeson Tayer & Bodine
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that Dale Brodsky, 62, of Orinda, has been appointed to the California Fair Employment and Housing Council. Brodsky is a partner at Beeson Tayer and Bodine,… Read More
BTB Announces New Partners and Associate Attorneys
February 14, 2013 by
Beeson Tayer & Bodine
Beeson, Tayer and Bodine announces the elevation of two attorneys to Partner: David Weintraub Sarah Sandford-Smith January 2013 ~~~~~~~~~~ In addition, we are pleased that three new Associates have joined our firm: Adrian Barnes (Oakland)… Read More
Arbitration Round-Up
October 13, 2011 by
Beeson Tayer & Bodine
Here is a sample of recent arbitration cases handled by Beeson, Tayer & Bodine. Discharge/“Stealing Time” – Teamsters 386 and Foster Farms: Arbitrator David Nevins reinstated with back pay a Union steward and long-time employee… Read More
Board Upholds Employee Right to Wear T-Shirts Criticizing Employer
Frustrated over the progress of contract negotiations with AT&T, the Communication Workers of America created “prisoner” T-shirts worn by members, including technicians who respond to customer service calls. The word “INMATE #” was written on… Read More
Courts Order Release of Public Employee Retirement Information
In three cases this year, California Courts of Appeal have ruled the California Public Records Act (CPRA) requires county employee retirement systems to disclose pension recipient names and the benefits amount received by retirees. Each… Read More
Employee’s Unwritten Fair Labor Standards Act Complaint Protected from Employer Retaliation
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided that employees are protected from retaliation for making federal wage and hour complaints, even when the complaint is made only orally, and not in writing. After Kevin Kasten orally… Read More
Employees Cannot Be Required to Waive Labor Commissioner Hearing
The California Supreme Court has ruled employers may not require an employee to waive the right to a Labor Commissioner hearing in favor of binding arbitration. (Sonic- Calabasas v. Moreno, (2011) 51 Cal.4th 659.) Under… Read More
Reception and Viewing of “The Art & Science of Labor Arbitration”
August 6, 2014 by Beeson Tayer & Bodine
You are invited to a reception and viewing of “THE ART & SCIENCE OF LABOR ARBITRATION” on October 2, 2014. This reception is an opportunity for arbitrators and advocates to get together and view this… Read More
DOL Proposes Expansion of FMLA Benefits to Same-Sex Spouses
June 25, 2014 by Beeson Tayer & Bodine
The U.S. Department of Labor this month proposed new Family Medical Leave Act regulations modifying the definition of “spouse” to include same-sex spouses. The current regulations define “spouse” based on employee’s home-state definition of “spouse.”… Read More
2013 California Legislative Round-Up
November 1, 2013 by Beeson Tayer & Bodine
Contributors: Peter McEntee, Susan Garea, Vishtasp Soroushian, Adrian Barnes, Christopher Hammer, Dalisai Nisperos and Kate Hegé. Edited by Teague Paterson. As has become a ritual in recent years, Governor Brown signed a large number of… Read More
Dale Brodsky Appointed to the California Fair Employment and Housing Council 5-6-2013
May 8, 2013 by Beeson Tayer & Bodine
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that Dale Brodsky, 62, of Orinda, has been appointed to the California Fair Employment and Housing Council. Brodsky is a partner at Beeson Tayer and Bodine,… Read More
BTB Announces New Partners and Associate Attorneys
February 14, 2013 by Beeson Tayer & Bodine
Beeson, Tayer and Bodine announces the elevation of two attorneys to Partner: David Weintraub Sarah Sandford-Smith January 2013 ~~~~~~~~~~ In addition, we are pleased that three new Associates have joined our firm: Adrian Barnes (Oakland)… Read More
Arbitration Round-Up
October 13, 2011 by Beeson Tayer & Bodine
Here is a sample of recent arbitration cases handled by Beeson, Tayer & Bodine. Discharge/“Stealing Time” – Teamsters 386 and Foster Farms: Arbitrator David Nevins reinstated with back pay a Union steward and long-time employee… Read More
Board Upholds Employee Right to Wear T-Shirts Criticizing Employer
Frustrated over the progress of contract negotiations with AT&T, the Communication Workers of America created “prisoner” T-shirts worn by members, including technicians who respond to customer service calls. The word “INMATE #” was written on… Read More
Courts Order Release of Public Employee Retirement Information
In three cases this year, California Courts of Appeal have ruled the California Public Records Act (CPRA) requires county employee retirement systems to disclose pension recipient names and the benefits amount received by retirees. Each… Read More
Employee’s Unwritten Fair Labor Standards Act Complaint Protected from Employer Retaliation
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided that employees are protected from retaliation for making federal wage and hour complaints, even when the complaint is made only orally, and not in writing. After Kevin Kasten orally… Read More
Employees Cannot Be Required to Waive Labor Commissioner Hearing
The California Supreme Court has ruled employers may not require an employee to waive the right to a Labor Commissioner hearing in favor of binding arbitration. (Sonic- Calabasas v. Moreno, (2011) 51 Cal.4th 659.) Under… Read More
