Employment Law
“Million Dollar Baby” – Pregnant Worker Files Discrimination Lawsuit against Zendesk
September 29, 2021September 29, 2021 “We call your baby the million-dollar baby because you lost out on a million dollars of wages since you took a full maternity
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COVID-19 and Employment Law Developments
September 22, 2021The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major changes in our lives and workplaces. And with those changes have come new regulations. Cities, counties, states, and the federal
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MLG – Employment Law Newsletter – August 2021
August 25, 2021Matern Law Group Spotlight This quarter we’re shining the spotlight on one of the first attorneys to join Matern Law Group, Tagore Subramaniam, selected to the
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What is California Equal Pay? Who Does it Include?
August 18, 2021Did you know that pay disparities cause working women in California to lose over $33 billion each year?1 This problem is even worse for women of
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Meal Period Length Threatens Employee Wellbeing
May 24, 2021The California supreme court recently decided on two important wage and hour issues in Donohue v AMN Services, LLC. First, the court decided on whether rounding
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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 roughly means “who as well for
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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. Prop. 22 was met with controversy
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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 Adolph, and Kayvon Sabourian from Matern
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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 deadline and pass bills for this
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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 then retreat to cramped, crowded quarters,
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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 its opinion in Kim v. Reins,
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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 keep you well informed, this page
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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. Dalia and Tagore additionally made the
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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 five attorneys at Matern Law Group,
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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: The birth of the Private Attorneys
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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 the #MeToo Movement has taught anything,
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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 and rest breaks, what counts as
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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 is appropriate for many, many still
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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 terminate a current employee or to
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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 the way when it comes to
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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.
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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. Founded in 1989, WITI is a
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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 Crisis Thursday November 16th, 2017 from
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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, the company fails to provide you
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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, have been named to the Super
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 to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars
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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.
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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 should not to be taken as
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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 California Labor Code provides that “[e]very
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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 panel of the Ninth U.S. Circuit
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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 work and are forced to sign
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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 been selected to the 2017 California
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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 new laws going into effect in
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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, and the Federal Labor Standards Act,
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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, California enacted the Fair Employment and
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 an employer’s mandatory arbitration agreement, requiring
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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 raise the state’s minimum wage to
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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 use averages and other statistical analyses
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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 REPRESENTATION AND VARIOUS LABOR CODE VIOLATIONS
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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 is currently pending for decision. The
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