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Attorney Authored Articles

Articles written by LCW attorneys and published in various legal and employment magazines and newsletters.
April 30, 2012 With AB 1028, The Legislature Clarifies The Limits On Post-Retirement Work Opportunities For PERS Retirees
Small School Districts' Association Newsletter
by Frances Rogers
April 26, 2012 Say a Prayer for the First Amendment: The Ministerial Exception's Protections Against Employment Litigation
National Association of Independent Schools
by Michael Blacher, David Urban
January 1, 2012 Federal Court in California Decides "Religious Banners" Case On First Amendment Rights Of Public School Teachers
Small School Districts Association (SSDA) Newsletter
by David Urban
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Briefing Room

Monthly news and developments in employment law and labor relations for California law enforcement.
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April 10, 2012 A Private Individual Temporarily Retained by the Government to Carry out its Work, Such as an Attorney Hired to Conduct an Investigation of Possible Employee Misconduct, is Entitled to Seek Qualified Immunity from Suit
April 10, 2012 Plaintiff Provided Sufficient Evidence to Withstand Summary Adjudication of Hostile Work Environment Claim Where Plaintiff Offered Evidence of Rudeness, Taunting, and Intimidation from His Indian Colleagues
April 10, 2012 Use of Arrest And Conviction Records in Hiring
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Business & Facilities Update

News and developments in bidding, building, and business for schools and community colleges.
Most recent Business & Facilities Update newsletter >
May 10, 2012 A District May Still Be Liable For Extra Work If Board Approves Change Orders After Completion or If Incorrect Plans and Specifications Are Provided At Bid; District May Be Held Liable To Contractor For Attorneys' Fees Under Performance Bond Provision
by Heather DeBlanc
April 26, 2012 District Cannot Recover Attorney Fees in a Stop Notice Action Under Civil Code Section 3186
by Christopher Fallon
April 12, 2012 The Real-Estate-Negotiations Exception To The Brown Act Permits Closed-Session Discussion Of The Amount Of Consideration The Public Agency Is Willing To Pay, The Form, Manner, And Timing Of Payment, And Items Essential To Arriving At Authorized Price And Payment Terms
by Heather DeBlanc
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Client Update

Monthly news and developments in employment law and labor relations.
Most recent Client Update Newsletter >
May 10, 2012 A Local Agency May Not Enforce A Rule That Prohibits Both Non-Safety And Safety Employees From Being In The Same Bargaining Unit
May 10, 2012 CalPERS Reduces Employer Impact By Phasing-In Change In Contribution Rates
May 10, 2012 Disabled Nurse's Termination Was Not Unlawful Because Regular Attendance Was An Essential Job Function
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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
November 28, 2011 Students - Bullying - AB 620 - Rules Of Student Conduct At Postsecondary Institutions Must Include Policies On Harassment, Intimidation And Bullying; Definition Of Gender Includes "Gender Expression."
November 28, 2011 School Districts - Campus Safety - AB 680 - Comprehensive School Safety Plan.
November 28, 2011 Community College Districts - Student Financial Aid- AB 130 - Students Exempt From Paying Nonresident Tuition Eligible For Federally-Derived Scholarships
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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, 2012 Part-Time Academic Employee's Suit To Be Reclassified As A Full-Time Contract Employee Was Barred By Laches
April 10, 2012 Ninth Circuit Upholds Proposition 209; Governor And UC President Are Not Immune From Suit Challenging The Proposition
April 10, 2012 Genuine Issue Of Material Fact Exists As To Whether Contracting Entity Was A Separate Entity From Licensed Contractor
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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 >
March 10, 2012 Non-Employee Union Representatives Had The Right To Access Public And Non-Public Areas In Order To Visit Union Bulletin Boards And Non-Work Areas Where Employees Congregate
March 10, 2012 Union's Alleged Failure To Notify Newly Hired Employee Of Right To Remain and Keep Non-Member Agency Fee Payer Status Stated A PERB Charge
March 10, 2012 No Duty To Bargain Over Assignment Of New Work To Other Bargaining Unit If The Work Was Already Performed By More Than One Unit
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Legislative Round Up

Yearly news and developments in employment law and labor relations.
Most recent Legislative Roundup >
November 14, 2011 AB 646 – New Advisory Factfinding Impasse Resolution Procedure
November 14, 2011 AB 887 – No Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Gender Expression
November 14, 2011 SB 299 – Employers Must Maintain and Pay for a Group Health Plan for Employees on Pregnancy Disability Leave
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Personnel File

Bi-monthly e-newsletter containing News and developments in Employment Law for California's private sector employer's.
Most recent Personnel File >
January 4, 2012 2012 Employment Law Update For California Private Sector Employers
by Gage Dungy, Grace Chan, Emily Fulmer
November 21, 2011 California Court of Appeal Provides Guidance In Determining Whether Employees Must Be Paid For Unused Paid Time Off At Termination
November 10, 2011 Labor Code Section 2802 Does Not Obligate An Employer To Indemnify A Former Employee Against Claims Brought By The Employer
by Grace Chan
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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 >
May 10, 2012 Title IX Claim That University Retaliated Against Student For Complaining Of Gender Discrimination Allowed To Go To Court
May 10, 2012 Private School Not Liable for Fatal Crash Involving Student Drivers Occurring Off Campus After School Hours
May 10, 2012 Justice Department Settles with Athletic Association for Violation of Title III of ADA
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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 >
January 10, 2012 A.B. No. 143 - Email Addresses Included In Student Directory Information; Expanded Access Of Student Records To Counsel Of Record; Certification Of Confidentiality Requirement
January 10, 2012 S.B. No. 941 - Teacher Credentialing
January 10, 2012 A.B. No. 997 – Provides that Certain Nonprofit Corporations Are Not Professional Fiduciaries Subject to the Professional Fiduciaries Act
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Special Bulletin

Late breaking news and Important announcements regarding recent legislation, court decisions, etc.
Most recent Special Bulletin >
April 13, 2012 Supreme Court Issues Long-Awaited Ruling In Brinker Meal And Rest Period Case - What Public Employers Need To Know
April 13, 2012 Supreme Court Issues Long-Awaited Ruling In Brinker Meal And Rest Period Case - What Private Employers Need To Know
March 15, 2012 CalPERS Approves Lowering The Discount Rate to 7.5%; CalPERS Employers Will Be Paying Higher Contributions
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