Publications

Attorney Authored Articles

Articles written by LCW attorneys and published in various legal and employment magazines and newsletters.
April 4, 2013 The Meaning of "Clothes" To Be Decided by U.S. Supreme Court
Employment Law360
by Elizabeth Tom Arce
April 3, 2013 5 Topics Public Employers Should Address
California Special District Magazine, Volume 8, Issue 2
by Mark Meyerhoff
March 19, 2013 Understanding the Legalities and Practicalities of School Safety
Campus Safety Magazine (www.campussafetymagazine.com)
by Frances Rogers
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Briefing Room

Monthly news and developments in employment law and labor relations for California law enforcement.
Most recent Briefing Room Newsletter >
May 10, 2013 Probation Officer's Psychiatric Injury Potentially Barred By Personnel Action Defense Because Injuries Were Substantially Caused By an Internal Affairs Investigation
May 10, 2013 Hearing Officer Upholds Termination of Police Officer Who Stole Evidence
May 10, 2013 Court Grants Writ of Mandate Denying Unions' Attempt to Arbitrate on Classwide Basis not Agreed to in Memoranda of Understanding
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Business & Facilities Update

News and developments in bidding, building, and business.
Most recent Business & Facilities Update newsletter >
April 25, 2013 Arbitration Award Finding Unlicensed Contractor Did Not Violate Statutes Prohibiting Unlicensed Construction Work Is Reviewable.
by Christopher Fallon
April 11, 2013 County Is Immune From Suit By School District For Loss Of Investment Funds.
by Randy Parent
March 29, 2013 In An Eminent Domain Action, A Party Has A Right To Jury Trial On The Question Of Just Compensation
by Joung Yim
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Client Update

Monthly news and developments in employment law and labor relations.
Most recent Client Update Newsletter >
May 10, 2013 Employee of Japanese Ancestry Was Not Entitled to Introduce Evidence that Supervisor Allegedly Discriminated Against Non-Asian or Non-Japanese Employees
May 10, 2013 Internal Workers' Compensation Investigation Is An Exception to One-Year Statute of Limitations Under The Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act
May 10, 2013 Ethical Wall is No Longer a Sufficient Safeguard to Allow Attorneys from the Same Firm to Act as Advisor and Advocate in Contested Administrative Matter
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Education Legislative Round Up

Yearly develops in education, labor and employment law.  This publication focuses on all new laws going into effect.
Most recent Education Legislative Roundup
December 10, 2012 SB 1509 – Design-Build Authority for School Districts and Community College Districts Is Extended Until January 1, 2020
December 10, 2012 SB 298 – Specified Charter Schools May Continue to Operate Until 2018, Subject to County Approval for Continued Operation
December 10, 2012 AB 1991 – Extending Permitted Number of Hours and Number of Weeks of Operation That Are Exempted from Facilities Licensure Requirements
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Education Matters

Monthly news and developments in labor relations, employment law and education law, including business and facilities, for public school and community college district administration.
Most recent Education Matters newsletter >
April 10, 2013 CalSTRS Limits Administrative Positions It Will Enroll
April 10, 2013 School District That Retains Temporary Teacher For 75% Of Two Consecutive Years Must Prefer That Teacher Over Other Candidates For Vacant Position
April 10, 2013 School's Drug Dog Sniff Of Classroom And Students' Bags While Students Stood Outside Of Classroom Is Constitutional
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Fire Watch

Monthly news and developments in employment law and labor relations for California Fire Safety Management.
Most recent Fire Watch newsletter >
May 10, 2013 Employee of Japanese Ancestry Was Not Entitled to Introduce Evidence that Supervisor Allegedly Discriminated Against Non-Asian or Non-Japanese Employees
May 10, 2013 Internal Workers' Compensation Investigation Is An Exception to One-Year Statute of Limitations Under The Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act
May 10, 2013 Attorney General Grants Union Leave to Sue Charter City to Determine Whether City Met Its Collective Bargaining Obligations Before Proposing Charter Amendment
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Legislative Round Up

Yearly news and developments in employment law and labor relations.
Most recent Legislative Roundup >
January 10, 2013 AB 340 – Makes Various Changes to Public Retirement Law, Including Setting Retirement Formulas, Maximum Benefits Allowable, and Maximum Employer Contributions for Public Employees Hired After January 1, 2013
January 10, 2013 AB 1606 – Clarifies Procedures and Timeframe for Requesting Factfinding
January 10, 2013 AB 1844 – Places Restrictions on Employers' Access to Personal Social Media of Employees/Applicants
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Private School Matters

Monthly news and developments in labor relations, employment law and education law, including business and facilities, for private school and college administration.
Most recent Private School Matters >
April 10, 2013 Student Who Failed Terms of Conditional Readmission Could Not Proceed with Breach of Contract Claim Against University
April 10, 2013 U.S. Department of Justice Enters into Settlement with Preschool Program to Resolve Complaint That Program Violated the Americans with Disabilities Act When it Refused Admission to Student with Down Syndrome
April 10, 2013 Arbitration Provision That Was Part of Employee Handbook Unenforceable Where School Stated in Handbook That Policies Could Be Revised at Any Time at Discretion of the School
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Private Schools Legislative Round Up

This annual publication focuses on all new laws in the areas of education, labor and employment impacted private schools.
Most recent Private Schools Legislative Roundup >
December 10, 2012 AB 1799 - Requires Transfer of Pupil Records Within 10 School Days Following Request
December 10, 2012 AB 1844 - Prohibits Employers from Requiring or Requesting an Employee or Applicant to Disclose a Username or Password for the Purpose of Accessing Personal Social Media
December 10, 2012 SB 1137 Requires Inclusion of New Information on Electronic Registration Forms for Heritage Schools
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Special Bulletin

Late breaking news and Important announcements regarding recent legislation, court decisions, etc.
Most recent Special Bulletin >
May 17, 2013 CalPERS Releases Circular Addressing Affordable Care Act
May 10, 2013 Employers Must Provide Notice of Exchange to Employees by October 1, 2013
May 2, 2013 June 1, 2013 Deadline Approaching: Large Employers Should Prepare Now For the Affordable Care Act's Penalties
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