New Labor Laws
What Employers and Their Advisers Need to Know for 2009
California CPA, December 2008

On Tap
Wage, Training Issues Among Employment Laws Ringing in 2008
California CPA, December 2007

Changes in Employment Law That Your Firm Should Know For
2007
The Bottom Line, April 2007

Contractor Traction: The Use and Abuse of Independent Contractor Status
Messenger Courier World, Winter 2006

In the Know: New Laws Cover Everything from Minimum Wage to Trade Secrets. Here's a Primer.
California CPA Magazine, December 2006

Labor Law Update: What's New for 2006 and How to Make Sure You're in Compliance
California CPA Magazine, December 2005

Follow Rules About Background Checks to Hire Wisely, Avoid Liability
Los Angeles Daily Journal, March 2005

New Law Modifies Reach of Workplace Domestic Partnership Rights
Los Angeles Daily Journal, February 2005

New Year Will Ring in New Employment Laws
California CPA Magazine, December 2004

Contractor Traction: The Use and Abuse of Independent Contractor Status
California CPA Magazine, November 2004

Employee Handbook: Manage the Workforce and Avoid Liability
Business Advisor Report, April 2004

The Devil You Know: Keeping Employees from Competing Unfairly
Business Advisor Report, November 2003

Employment Discrimination Ruling Carries Many Lessons
California CPA, September 2003

Lay-offs and Plant Closings: Make Informed Choices and Avoid Claims
Business Advisor Report, August 2003

Trade Secrets Need to be Identified to Get Protection
Daily Journal Extra, July 14, 2003

Exempt or Nonexempt? Missing the Mark on Employee Classification or Compensation Will Cost You
California CPA, May 2003 (Updated April 2009)

Interviewing Applicants Can Expose Firms to Suits
Los Angeles Daily Journal, May 16, 2003

Sorting It Out: An effective workplace investigation, including personnel and techniques, is a crucial response to employee harassment or bias complaints
Daily Journal Extra, May 12, 2003

Do Your Homework on Professional Employer Organizations
Businessweek, August 2002

Motivating Employees in Good and Bad Times
Business Advisor Report, August 2002

When Is an Employee Not Entitled to Unemployment Insurance?
Practical Guide to Employment Law, November 2001

Employee Military Leave and Reemployment Rights
Practical Guide to Employment Law, November 2001

Can We Fire Him or Her?: A Basic Primer on Termination
Practical Guide to Employment Law, December 2000

Court of Appeal Rules Home Addresses and Phone Numbers of Defendant's Employees Discoverable
Practical Guide to Employment Law, December 2000

Wage and Hour: White Collar Overtime Pay Exemptions to Change
Practical Guide to Employment Law, October 2000

Supreme Court Gives Green Light for Arbitration of Employment Claims -- with Limitations
Practical Guide to Employment Law, October 2000

The Eight Hour Workday Is Back!
Practical Guide to Employment Law, December 1999

Employee Leasing: Answer to an Employer's Dreams or False Sense of Security?
Practical Guide to Employment Law, December 1999

Y2K Brings More New Laws Impacting Employers
Practical Guide to Employment Law, December 1999

Avoiding Employment Practice Hazards
Strategic Finance, October 1999

Analysis of ADA Problems: A Basic Primer
Practical Guide to Employment Law, August 1999

My Controller Stole from the Company
Practical Guide to Employment Law, April 1999

Avoid Unlimited FMLA Leave
Practical Guide to Employment Law, December 1998

Sexual Harassment Liability - What You Don't Know Can Hurt You
Practical Guide to Employment Law, December 1998

Responding to Harassment Complaints: Steps to Reduce Liability Exposure
Practical Guide to Employment Law, June 1998

New Federal Protection for Trade Secrets
Practical Guide to Employment Law, June 1998

Are Your Employees Properly Classified?
Outlook, Summer 1998

Categorizing Short-Term Workers as Independent Contractors
Practical Guide to Employment Law, February 1998

Do We Have to Allow Pregnancy Leave?
Practical Guide to Employment Law, November 1997

Need to Know: Changes to California Overtime Law
Practical Guide to Employment Law, November 1997

How Did I Get Sued for Giving a Positive Job Reference?
Practical Guide to Employment Law, June 1997

E-mail: The Electronic Road to Litigation?
Practical Guide to Employment Law, June 1997

May I Fire Mary (Or Harry)?
Practical Guide to Employment Law, September 1996

Necessary Elements of a Policy Against Sexual
Practical Guide to Employment Law, September 1996

Independent Contractor vs. Employee
Practical Guide to Employment Law, September 1996

Promises, Promises: A Guide to At-Will Employment
Practical Guide to Employment Law, May 1996

Responding to Harassment Complaints: Steps to Reduce Liability Exposure
Practical Guide to Employment Law, May 1996

The Danger of Employment Recommendations
Practical Guide to Employment Law, May 1996

12-Step Program to Protect Employer's Trade Secrets
Leader Publications, April 1996