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What is a Qui Tam Lawsuit, and How Does it Apply to an Employee?
March 30, 2021What is a qui tam Lawsuit? The term “qui tam” (pronounced kee-tam) finds its origin in a Latin phrase that… Read More What is a Qui Tam Lawsuit, and How Does it Apply to an Employee?
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Proposition 22 (Prop. 22) & Gig Worker Classification
March 26, 2021In November, Californians voted in favor of Proposition 22 (Prop. 22), a measure which classified gig workers as independent contractors.… Read More Proposition 22 (Prop. 22) & Gig Worker Classification
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3M, Workers Get Initial OK For $1.5M Settlement In Wage Case Concerning Unlawful Pay Practices
March 17, 2021Read a story featured in Law360‘s Employment Authority service on the 3M litigation involving unlawful pay practices: Matthew Matern, Launa… Read More 3M, Workers Get Initial OK For $1.5M Settlement In Wage Case Concerning Unlawful Pay Practices
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The Next COVID-19 Employment Litigation Hotbeds
November 14, 2020Soon, the lawsuits that have made up the bulk of coronavirus-related litigation thus far – primarily concerning safety and wrongful… Read More The Next COVID-19 Employment Litigation Hotbeds
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Employment Law – Legislative Roundup
October 4, 2020Drama and suspense ran high as lawmakers worked through the weekend until midnight last month to meet the August 31st… Read More Employment Law – Legislative Roundup
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Undocumented Farmworkers in the Time of COVID-19
August 28, 2020As Americans shelter in place, washing hands and staying six feet away from each other, farmworkers carpool to get groceries… Read More Undocumented Farmworkers in the Time of COVID-19
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When it Reins, It Pours
August 11, 2020PAGA TAKEAWAYS FROM THE SUPREME COURT’S DECISION IN KIM V. REINS On March 12, 2020, the California Supreme Court issued… Read More When it Reins, It Pours
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Know Your Rights: COVID-19 FAQs For Employees
July 17, 2020During these challenging and unparalleled times we have compiled a set of resources to support you. In an effort to… Read More Know Your Rights: COVID-19 FAQs For Employees
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Ralphs/Food 4 Less Sued After Massive Outbreak Sickens 100+ Employees at Compton Warehouse
July 4, 2020Ephraim vs. Ralphs Complaint FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Treating their essential workers as disposable, and forcing them to choose between a… Read More Ralphs/Food 4 Less Sued After Massive Outbreak Sickens 100+ Employees at Compton Warehouse
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Get to Know The Top Up-And-Coming Rising Stars at MLG!
June 25, 2020Five of our attorneys at Matern Law Group, PC were recently selected to the 2020 Southern California Rising Stars list.… Read More Get to Know The Top Up-And-Coming Rising Stars at MLG!
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Five Matern Law Group Attorneys Named to the 2020 Southern California Rising Stars List
June 12, 2020Five Matern Law Group Attorneys Named to the 2020 Southern California Rising Stars List We are pleased to announce that… Read More Five Matern Law Group Attorneys Named to the 2020 Southern California Rising Stars List
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The CARES Act Does Not Care about All Families
May 6, 2020At a time when Americans are desperate for economic relief, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”)… Read More The CARES Act Does Not Care about All Families
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Complying with Employee Safety Requirements in California During the COVID-19 Crisis
April 28, 2020All across the United States in this time of the COVID-19 crisis, employees continuing to work in their places of… Read More Complying with Employee Safety Requirements in California During the COVID-19 Crisis
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Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA): Forging Ahead
October 16, 2019THE QUEST FOR CLARITY UNDER CALIFORNIA’S PAGA: RECENT RULINGS TO HELP YOU VALUE THE CASE A speck on the horizon:… Read More Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA): Forging Ahead
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The Compelling Evidence of MeToo
October 11, 2019In Meeks v. AutoZone, the California Court of Appeal recently found me too evidence to have “unquestionable” probative value. If… Read More The Compelling Evidence of MeToo
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Sexual Harassment At Work
August 2, 2019The law defines sexual harassment as either unwelcome verbal, visual, non-verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature or conduct… Read More Sexual Harassment At Work
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Minimum Wage Law in California as of July 1, 2019
July 25, 2019Wage and hour laws set the basic standards for pay and time worked—covering issues like minimum wage, tips, overtime, meal… Read More Minimum Wage Law in California as of July 1, 2019
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Independent Contractor vs Employee Classification: An Overview
June 11, 2019Many workers in the United States are classified as independent contractors (IC) instead of as employees. While the IC classification… Read More Independent Contractor vs Employee Classification: An Overview
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Improper Background Checks and the FCRA: an Overview
May 9, 2019Improper Background Checks and the FCRA: an Overview Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), if an employer seeks to… Read More Improper Background Checks and the FCRA: an Overview
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Equal Pay for Women in California
April 25, 2019Did you know that women still earn, on average, only 80 percent of what men do? Fortunately, California is leading… Read More Equal Pay for Women in California
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Root Causes and Solutions for LA’s Homeless Crisis
August 7, 2018Please join us to discuss Root Causes and Solutions For LA’s Homeless Crisis Thursday November 16th, 2017 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm at the SLS Hotel, Beverly Hills. Read More Root Causes and Solutions for LA’s Homeless Crisis
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Women in Technology Summit Highlights Gender Gap in Tech Industry
June 15, 2018The 24th annual Women in Technology International (“WITI”) Summit took place from June 10-June 12, 2018 in San Jose, California.… Read More Women in Technology Summit Highlights Gender Gap in Tech Industry
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Root Causes and Solutions for LA’s Homeless Crisis
November 17, 2017Root Causes and Solutions for LA’s Homeless Crisis Please join us to discuss Root Causes and Solutions For LA’s Homeless… Read More Root Causes and Solutions for LA’s Homeless Crisis
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California Supreme Court Affirms Class & Broad Discovery Rights
September 11, 2017You work hard for a large company that employs hundreds of employees in locations across California. Yet, day after day,… Read More California Supreme Court Affirms Class & Broad Discovery Rights
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Matern Law Group Rising Stars and Super Lawyers 2017
July 21, 2017Matern Law Group, PC is proud to announce three of its attorneys Matthew W. Gordon, Dalia Khalili, and Tagore Subramaniam,… Read More Matern Law Group Rising Stars and Super Lawyers 2017
Read moreMatern Law Group Super Lawyers Rising Stars and Super Lawyers 2017 Selections
Matern Law Group, PC is proud to announce three of its attorneys, Matthew W. Gordon, Dalia Khalili, and Tagore Subramaniam, have been named… Read More Matern Law Group Super Lawyers Rising Stars and Super Lawyers 2017 Selections
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Beverly Hills Bar Association Event
July 13, 2017One of our Senior Associate Attorneys, Tagore Subramanian, will be speaking at the Beverly Hills Bar Association on July 19th, 2017. He has successfully litigated and favorably resolved class actions on behalf of thousands of employees. Read More Beverly Hills Bar Association Event
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I Signed What?! (Arbitration Agreements)
June 16, 2017Know Your Rights: Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Agreements Note: The information provided below is for educational/ informational purposes only and… Read More I Signed What?! (Arbitration Agreements)
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“Day of Rest” Requirement Clarified by California Supreme Court
June 2, 2017Last week, the California Supreme Court interpreted California’s “day of rest” requirement in a manner detrimental to California employees. The… Read More “Day of Rest” Requirement Clarified by California Supreme Court
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Bosses Who Hug Their Employees May Create a Hostile Work Environment
March 3, 2017Hugs from your boss could indeed create a hostile work environment. In an opinion issued just last week, a three-judge… Read More Bosses Who Hug Their Employees May Create a Hostile Work Environment
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U.S. Supreme Court to Decide Whether Class Action Waivers are Illegal
February 1, 2017Many employees have experienced the same thing at their new job – they show up for their first day of… Read More U.S. Supreme Court to Decide Whether Class Action Waivers are Illegal
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Matern Law Group Attorneys Named to the 2017 California Super Lawyers List
January 26, 2017We are pleased to announce that Matthew Matern, Founding Attorney, and Launa Adolph, Senior Associate Attorney at Matern Law Group, PC, have… Read More Matern Law Group Attorneys Named to the 2017 California Super Lawyers List
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An Employee’s Guide to New California Employment Laws (2017)
January 9, 2017With all of the holiday cheer, family time, and vacations this season, it is easy to miss all of the… Read More An Employee’s Guide to New California Employment Laws (2017)
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Employee Misclassification: A Violation of the NLRA?
October 3, 2016Currently, employers who misclassify employees as independent contractors may be liable for violations of the tax code, California Labor Code,… Read More Employee Misclassification: A Violation of the NLRA?
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Changes in California’s Sexual Harassment Laws
June 29, 2016Changes in California’s Sexual Harassment Laws California has been on the forefront of protecting workers’ rights. As early as 1959,… Read More Changes in California’s Sexual Harassment Laws
Read moreWill the U.S. Supreme Court Decide Whether Mandatory Class Action Waivers in Employment Arbitrations are Illegal?
June 22, 2016On May 26, 2016, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit unanimously ruled that… Read More Will the U.S. Supreme Court Decide Whether Mandatory Class Action Waivers in Employment Arbitrations are Illegal?
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California Legislature Passes Historic Minimum Wage Increase
April 5, 2016On April 4th, Gov. Jerry Brown signed S.B. 3 into law, a historic measure by the California legislature which will… Read More California Legislature Passes Historic Minimum Wage Increase
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Supreme Court Decision – Class Action Limits Reach of Wal-Mart v. Dukes
March 31, 2016In a ruling favorable to class-action plaintiffs, the United States Supreme Court recently held that, in certain circumstances, workers may… Read More Supreme Court Decision – Class Action Limits Reach of Wal-Mart v. Dukes
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SAG-AFTRA & Byron Allen Can’t Settle Out Comedians’ Claims
March 29, 2016NINTH CIRCUIT SAYS UNION SAG-AFTRA AND BYRON ALLEN CAN’T SETTLE OUT COMEDIANS’ CLAIMS FOR BREACH OF THE DUTY OF FAIR… Read More SAG-AFTRA & Byron Allen Can’t Settle Out Comedians’ Claims
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Arbitration, Immorality, and Both Supreme Courts
March 1, 2016On January 5, 2016 the California Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Baltazar v. Forever 21 Inc. et al., S208345, which… Read More Arbitration, Immorality, and Both Supreme Courts
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