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An employee who makes unauthorized use of an employer’s computer equipment is subject to civil and criminal liability under the federal Computer Fraud & Abuse Act (“CFAA,” 18 U.S.C. §§ 1030). Needless to say, the key issue is wither a given use is “authorized.

California teachers who have been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) often ask us about their reporting responsibilities to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).

NOTE: The Medical Board no longer allows applicants to withdraw license applications to avoid a Statement of Issues (Updated June 29, 2017)Medical license applicants in California may have the option to withdraw their applications before a final license denial.

Public employee unions are required to send a “Hudson notice” to bargaining unit members which must provide an “adequate explanation of the basis for union representation fees, a reasonably prompt opportunity to challenge the amount of the fee before an impartial decision maker, and an escrow for th...

The “Cat’s Paw” rule is an important component of employment discrimination litigation.

In Lopez v. Pacific Maritime Association, the plaintiff was a rehabilitated drug addict.  He wanted to become a longshoreman.  He applied for work in Long Beach in 1997, but failed a drug test at that time.

When classified school district employees are laid off due to lack of work/funds, they are subject to being rehired within 39 months.  If rehired, they resume their former employment status.

Often times, when employees are disgruntled with union representation, they file suit contending that the union did not properly represent their interests.

A decision from the Second District court of appeal is fair warning to any person looking to sue for employment discrimination under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (Cal. Gov. Code, §§ 12900, et seq).

Although religious institutions are subject to the Nation’s civil rights laws, a difficult issue arises when a religious order seeks to hire its own ministers.