MAY 2006

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LEGISLATIVE/REGULATORY UPDATE

California Legislative Updates

 

JUDICIAL UPDATES

Sexual Banter in Workplace Does Not Always Support a Harassment Claim

IWC Did Not Have Authority to Issue Order Exempting Employer from Providing Second Meal Break Based on Collective Bargaining Agreement

Primary Employer Was Properly Cited by Cal-OSHA for Failing to Provide for Safety of Employee Leased to Secondary Employer

Ninth Circuit Upholds Appearance and Grooming Standards as Nondiscriminatory

Employer Is Liable for Injuries Resulting from Employee’s Implied Permissive Use of Company Car

Valid Forum Selection and Choice of Law Provisions in Employment Agreement Can Require Employee to Litigate FEHA Claims in Other State

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