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Labor Law (Public Sector)
MMBA paid leave rule extended
September 18, 2013 by
Peter McEntee
Governor Jerry Brown has signed an extension to California labor law regarding the right of public employees covered by the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (“MMBA”) to receive paid time off when engaged in labor matters. Current MMBA… Read More
California Supreme Court Rejects Charter City Attack on MOU’s
August 6, 2013 by
Dalisai Nisperos
In a California public labor law case, City of LA v. Superior Court of LA, the California Supreme Court rejected a charter city’s argument that it has the unilateral authority to furlough employees and need… Read More
Dills Act Does Not Prevent Legislature from Modifying MOU’s Prior to Impasse
June 13, 2013 by
Adrian Barnes
The law firm of Beeson, Tayer & Bodine provides this summary of a public sector labor law finding on union bargaining agreements that are in conflict with California legislation. BT&B attorneys provide expertise to help… Read More
CA Supreme Court Rules Public Sector Unions Have Absolute Right to Non-Member Contact Information
June 7, 2013 by
Dalisai Nisperos
The California Supreme Court, in a decision issued May 30, 2013, ruled that public sector unions have a right to obtain home contact information of union-represented public employees, reversing a court of appeal decision that… Read More
Public Sector “Advisory” Arbitrations Restricted by Court
April 25, 2013 by
John C. Provost
An appellate court has limited the manner in which California government agencies consider advisory arbitration decisions that are submitted to the governing body of an agency for adoption or rejection. Many local government agencies in California provide… Read More
Guidance on Employer’s Refusal to Bargain a Non-negotiable Decision: California Public Employment Relations Board Decision Supports Employees (PERB) when “Reasonably Foreseeable” Impact Shown
April 5, 2013 by
Dale Brodsky
The California Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA) provides the statuary basis for union formation and bargaining for State-run Colleges and Universities. As part of Beeson, Tayer & Bodine’s dedication to follow cases and decisions… Read More
Courts Order Release of Public Employee Retirement Information
October 13, 2011 by
Beeson Tayer & Bodine
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
PERB Has Exclusive Jurisdiction Over MMBA DFR Claims
In a case handled by Andrew Baker of Beeson, Tayer & Bodine, a court of appeal in March ruled that DFR claims brought by county and municipal employees are subject to the exclusive initial jurisdiction… Read More
Layoff Decision Not Subject to Bargaining
January 13, 2011 by
Beeson Tayer & Bodine
The California Supreme Court has confirmed PERB’s policy that a public employer’s economically motivated layoff decision is not subject to the meetand- confer obligation. The Court also ruled that a PERB decision not to issue… Read More
New Bill Clarifies POBAR’s One-Year Notice Rule
January 12, 2011 by
Beeson Tayer & Bodine
AB 955, which became effective January 1, 2010, abrogates an anti-worker decision issued by the California Supreme Court, and requires that a public agency complete its investigation of a public safety officer and notify the… Read More
MMBA paid leave rule extended
September 18, 2013 by Peter McEntee
Governor Jerry Brown has signed an extension to California labor law regarding the right of public employees covered by the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (“MMBA”) to receive paid time off when engaged in labor matters. Current MMBA… Read More
California Supreme Court Rejects Charter City Attack on MOU’s
August 6, 2013 by Dalisai Nisperos
In a California public labor law case, City of LA v. Superior Court of LA, the California Supreme Court rejected a charter city’s argument that it has the unilateral authority to furlough employees and need… Read More
Dills Act Does Not Prevent Legislature from Modifying MOU’s Prior to Impasse
June 13, 2013 by Adrian Barnes
The law firm of Beeson, Tayer & Bodine provides this summary of a public sector labor law finding on union bargaining agreements that are in conflict with California legislation. BT&B attorneys provide expertise to help… Read More
CA Supreme Court Rules Public Sector Unions Have Absolute Right to Non-Member Contact Information
June 7, 2013 by Dalisai Nisperos
The California Supreme Court, in a decision issued May 30, 2013, ruled that public sector unions have a right to obtain home contact information of union-represented public employees, reversing a court of appeal decision that… Read More
Public Sector “Advisory” Arbitrations Restricted by Court
April 25, 2013 by John C. Provost
An appellate court has limited the manner in which California government agencies consider advisory arbitration decisions that are submitted to the governing body of an agency for adoption or rejection. Many local government agencies in California provide… Read More
Guidance on Employer’s Refusal to Bargain a Non-negotiable Decision: California Public Employment Relations Board Decision Supports Employees (PERB) when “Reasonably Foreseeable” Impact Shown
April 5, 2013 by Dale Brodsky
The California Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA) provides the statuary basis for union formation and bargaining for State-run Colleges and Universities. As part of Beeson, Tayer & Bodine’s dedication to follow cases and decisions… Read More
Courts Order Release of Public Employee Retirement Information
October 13, 2011 by Beeson Tayer & Bodine
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
PERB Has Exclusive Jurisdiction Over MMBA DFR Claims
In a case handled by Andrew Baker of Beeson, Tayer & Bodine, a court of appeal in March ruled that DFR claims brought by county and municipal employees are subject to the exclusive initial jurisdiction… Read More
Layoff Decision Not Subject to Bargaining
January 13, 2011 by Beeson Tayer & Bodine
The California Supreme Court has confirmed PERB’s policy that a public employer’s economically motivated layoff decision is not subject to the meetand- confer obligation. The Court also ruled that a PERB decision not to issue… Read More
New Bill Clarifies POBAR’s One-Year Notice Rule
January 12, 2011 by Beeson Tayer & Bodine
AB 955, which became effective January 1, 2010, abrogates an anti-worker decision issued by the California Supreme Court, and requires that a public agency complete its investigation of a public safety officer and notify the… Read More
