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Announcements
2016 ACTUALIZACIÓN LEGISLATIVA: Horas y Salarios
January 4, 2016 by
Peter McEntee, Susan Garea, Christopher Hammer, Dalisai Nisperos, Stephanie Platenkamp and Sarah Kanter
Durante esta sesión legislativa, el gobernador Brown adoptó otra vez varios nuevos estatutos laborales y de empleo. Muchas de las nuevas leyes este año expandan herramientas de aplicación y fortalecen las protecciones existentes para los… Read More
2016 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: WAGE AND HOUR
This legislative session Governor Brown again signed into law several new labor and employment statutes. Many of the new laws this year expand enforcement tools and strengthen existing protections for employees in areas including leave… Read More
City of San José & Eight Federated Employee Unions Reach Tentative Agreement on Alternative Pension Reform Settlement Framework
December 4, 2015 by
Beeson Tayer & Bodine
San Jose, Calif. – The City of San José has reached a tentative agreement with eight of the nine bargaining units representing 99% of Federated (non-sworn) employees on an alternative pension reform settlement framework. The agreement,… Read More
In a 3-2 decision, the NLRB has issued a decision properly defining “joint employment” under the National Labor Relations Act, in Browning-Ferris Industries/Leadpoint.
August 27, 2015 by
Beeson Tayer & Bodine
Beeson, Tayer & Bodine, which represents the petitioning labor union, Teamsters Local 350, applauds the Board’s return of the Joint Employment standard to its historical roots and to a fealty to the terms and purpose… Read More
Sarah Sandford-Smith returns to Beeson, Tayer & Bodine
February 20, 2015 by
Beeson Tayer & Bodine
We are pleased to announce that Sarah Sandford-Smith will be re-joining our Oakland office on May 1, 2015. Sarah’s practice will focus on the representation of teachers and other individual employees. For more information about… 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
Beeson, Tayer & Bodine files amicus brief on behalf of Peace Officers Research Association of California (“PORAC”) and PORAC Legal Defense Fund
July 24, 2014 by
Teague Paterson
Beeson, Tayer and Bodine (BT&B) has filed an amicus brief on behalf of PORAC in an important case that tests the protections afforded collective bargaining agreements under the California Constitution’s contract clause. The case involves… Read More
Republican Judge Slams Teacher Rights
June 12, 2014 by
David Weintraub
An L.A. Superior Court Judge on June 10 upheld a lawsuit brought by a billionaire’s “non-profit” entity called “Students First.” As part of the legal community that is dedicated to advocacy for the employment rights… Read More
Right to Appeal Arbitrator’s Decision May Not Be Waived
January 27, 2014 by
Vishtasp Soroushian
A federal court of appeals has struck down an arbitration agreement that prohibits any appeal from the arbitrator’s decision, protecting the right of appeal established by Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). The decision related to the… 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
2016 ACTUALIZACIÓN LEGISLATIVA: Horas y Salarios
January 4, 2016 by Peter McEntee, Susan Garea, Christopher Hammer, Dalisai Nisperos, Stephanie Platenkamp and Sarah Kanter
Durante esta sesión legislativa, el gobernador Brown adoptó otra vez varios nuevos estatutos laborales y de empleo. Muchas de las nuevas leyes este año expandan herramientas de aplicación y fortalecen las protecciones existentes para los… Read More
2016 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: WAGE AND HOUR
This legislative session Governor Brown again signed into law several new labor and employment statutes. Many of the new laws this year expand enforcement tools and strengthen existing protections for employees in areas including leave… Read More
City of San José & Eight Federated Employee Unions Reach Tentative Agreement on Alternative Pension Reform Settlement Framework
December 4, 2015 by Beeson Tayer & Bodine
San Jose, Calif. – The City of San José has reached a tentative agreement with eight of the nine bargaining units representing 99% of Federated (non-sworn) employees on an alternative pension reform settlement framework. The agreement,… Read More
In a 3-2 decision, the NLRB has issued a decision properly defining “joint employment” under the National Labor Relations Act, in Browning-Ferris Industries/Leadpoint.
August 27, 2015 by Beeson Tayer & Bodine
Beeson, Tayer & Bodine, which represents the petitioning labor union, Teamsters Local 350, applauds the Board’s return of the Joint Employment standard to its historical roots and to a fealty to the terms and purpose… Read More
Sarah Sandford-Smith returns to Beeson, Tayer & Bodine
February 20, 2015 by Beeson Tayer & Bodine
We are pleased to announce that Sarah Sandford-Smith will be re-joining our Oakland office on May 1, 2015. Sarah’s practice will focus on the representation of teachers and other individual employees. For more information about… 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
Beeson, Tayer & Bodine files amicus brief on behalf of Peace Officers Research Association of California (“PORAC”) and PORAC Legal Defense Fund
July 24, 2014 by Teague Paterson
Beeson, Tayer and Bodine (BT&B) has filed an amicus brief on behalf of PORAC in an important case that tests the protections afforded collective bargaining agreements under the California Constitution’s contract clause. The case involves… Read More
Republican Judge Slams Teacher Rights
June 12, 2014 by David Weintraub
An L.A. Superior Court Judge on June 10 upheld a lawsuit brought by a billionaire’s “non-profit” entity called “Students First.” As part of the legal community that is dedicated to advocacy for the employment rights… Read More
Right to Appeal Arbitrator’s Decision May Not Be Waived
January 27, 2014 by Vishtasp Soroushian
A federal court of appeals has struck down an arbitration agreement that prohibits any appeal from the arbitrator’s decision, protecting the right of appeal established by Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). The decision related to the… 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
