The Law at Work: What to watch as the Google memo writer’s lawsuit unfolds
In his The Law at Work Column in the San Diego Union-Tribune, Shareholder Dan Eaton examines a recent lawsuit filed by two former Google software…
The Law at Work: Is terminating a severely overweight employee disability discrimination?
A long-time at-will employee of the Berkeley Tennis Club was fired, she claimed, because new club manager disapproved of her severe obesity. The…
January 11, 2018 | Categories:
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SCMV named to 2018 “Best Law Firms” List
SCMV is honored to be selected for inclusion in the 2018 “Best Law Firms” rankings by U.S. News & World Report. “Best Law…
January 4, 2018 | Categories:
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Dan Eaton published in the LA Times
SCMV shareholder, prolific writer and San Diego Union-Tribune columnist Dan Eaton has expanded his list of places published. The LA Times (sister…
January 3, 2018 | Categories:
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The Law at Work: Pilot-employee returning from service entitled to bigger bonus from Federal Express
The Ninth Circuit Court recently upheld the ruling of a San Diego federal district judge who found that Federal Express paid one of its…
December 19, 2017 | Categories:
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Dan Eaton: Can better policies prevent workplace sexual assault?
SCMV employment law attorney Dan Eaton was quoted in an Associated Press article about better implementing policies to prevent sexual harassment in…
December 13, 2017 | Categories:
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Greg Vega Helps Welcome 2018 President of USMF Board of Directors
Shareholder Greg Vega recently attended a reception at the residence of US Ambassador to Mexico Roberta S. Jacobson to honor Jose H. Villarreal,…
December 6, 2017 | Categories:
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The Law at Work: Holiday Party Rules for Managers
In this season of company-sponsored holiday parties, the country finds itself in the midst of a teachable moment about sexual harassment. In his…
December 1, 2017 | Categories:
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The Law at Work: New law to ban inquires into salary history
In the new year, California employers will be prohibited from considering, or inquiring into, an applicant’s salary history unless the…
November 20, 2017 | Categories:
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The Law at Work: What do employers need to know about the ‘ban the box’ law
In January, the so-called “ban the box” measure, which applies to virtually all California public and private employers, goes into…