The material on this website is provided by Beeson, Tayer & Bodine for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult with their own legal counsel before acting on any of the information presented. Some of the articles are updated periodically, and are marked with the date of the last update. Again, readers should consult with their own legal counsel for the most current information and to obtain professional advice before acting on any of the information presented.
Labor Law (Public Sector)
CalPERS’ Estimate of Contribution Increases Due to Longer Lifetimes
March 18, 2014 by
Teague Paterson
As has been reported in the news, the CalPERS (California Public Employees’ Retirement System) Board has adjusted its actuarial assumptions related to mortality. The good news is that men and women are living longer than… Read More
Final Decision Issued In San Jose “Measure B” Pension Litigation
February 26, 2014 by
Teague Paterson
Judge Lucas has issued a final ruling on the challenges to San Jose’s pension measure – “Measure B.” Beeson, Tayer & Bodine (BT&B) represented American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 101… Read More
Peace Officers’ POBRA Rights Are Not Absolute
February 3, 2014 by
Lisa Charbonneau
Public sector labor law involving rights of police officers under departmental investigation are complex with guidance coming from both legislative and case law documentation. The recent California appellate court decision, Quezada v. City of Los… Read More
Employer’s Implementation of PEPRA 2012 Breaches MOU
January 20, 2014 by
Teague Paterson
Beeson, Tayer and Bodine (BT&B) law firm has been a defender of union and employee rights for over 75 years. This recent grievance by Local 101 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal… Read More
AFSCME granted complaint against City of San Jose: PERB says City bargained in bad-faith in 2011
January 6, 2014 by
Andrew Baker
In a major victory for American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 101, the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) on December 6 reversed dismissal of the Union’s charge of “piece meal bargaining”… Read More
Court Limits Scope of MMBA Factfinding
December 30, 2013 by
Adrian Barnes
Public Sector disputes related to bargaining for new or revised contacts may end in an impasse. Under such circumstances employee bargaining units should be aware of their rights to factfinding panels through the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act… Read More
Public Labor Board Bans Employer Implementation of Full-Discretion Proposals
December 23, 2013 by
Dalisai Nisperos
In this public sector labor law ruling summarized here by Beeson, Tayer and Bodine (BT&B), the Public Employee Relations Board (PERB) indicates an exception to the general rule that an employer has full discretion to… Read More
CBA’s Nondiscrimination Clause Does Not Waive Employee’s Right to Sue for Discrimination
November 19, 2013 by
Susan Garea
The U.S. Supreme Court several years ago in 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett ruled that employees covered by a union contract are prohibited from bringing statutory discrimination claims against their employer only where the union… 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
Federal Courts Reaffirm First Amendment Rights of Public Employees
October 29, 2013 by
Dalisai Nisperos & Christopher Hammer
Public sector employees enjoy a limited First Amendment protection from employer retaliation for free speech that private sector employees generally do not enjoy. To be protected, the employee’s speech must have been undertaken in the… Read More
CalPERS’ Estimate of Contribution Increases Due to Longer Lifetimes
March 18, 2014 by Teague Paterson
As has been reported in the news, the CalPERS (California Public Employees’ Retirement System) Board has adjusted its actuarial assumptions related to mortality. The good news is that men and women are living longer than… Read More
Final Decision Issued In San Jose “Measure B” Pension Litigation
February 26, 2014 by Teague Paterson
Judge Lucas has issued a final ruling on the challenges to San Jose’s pension measure – “Measure B.” Beeson, Tayer & Bodine (BT&B) represented American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 101… Read More
Peace Officers’ POBRA Rights Are Not Absolute
February 3, 2014 by Lisa Charbonneau
Public sector labor law involving rights of police officers under departmental investigation are complex with guidance coming from both legislative and case law documentation. The recent California appellate court decision, Quezada v. City of Los… Read More
Employer’s Implementation of PEPRA 2012 Breaches MOU
January 20, 2014 by Teague Paterson
Beeson, Tayer and Bodine (BT&B) law firm has been a defender of union and employee rights for over 75 years. This recent grievance by Local 101 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal… Read More
AFSCME granted complaint against City of San Jose: PERB says City bargained in bad-faith in 2011
January 6, 2014 by Andrew Baker
In a major victory for American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 101, the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) on December 6 reversed dismissal of the Union’s charge of “piece meal bargaining”… Read More
Court Limits Scope of MMBA Factfinding
December 30, 2013 by Adrian Barnes
Public Sector disputes related to bargaining for new or revised contacts may end in an impasse. Under such circumstances employee bargaining units should be aware of their rights to factfinding panels through the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act… Read More
Public Labor Board Bans Employer Implementation of Full-Discretion Proposals
December 23, 2013 by Dalisai Nisperos
In this public sector labor law ruling summarized here by Beeson, Tayer and Bodine (BT&B), the Public Employee Relations Board (PERB) indicates an exception to the general rule that an employer has full discretion to… Read More
CBA’s Nondiscrimination Clause Does Not Waive Employee’s Right to Sue for Discrimination
November 19, 2013 by Susan Garea
The U.S. Supreme Court several years ago in 14 Penn Plaza v. Pyett ruled that employees covered by a union contract are prohibited from bringing statutory discrimination claims against their employer only where the union… 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
Federal Courts Reaffirm First Amendment Rights of Public Employees
October 29, 2013 by Dalisai Nisperos & Christopher Hammer
Public sector employees enjoy a limited First Amendment protection from employer retaliation for free speech that private sector employees generally do not enjoy. To be protected, the employee’s speech must have been undertaken in the… Read More
