Civil Litigation
Jun. 16, 2015
New state high court not looking good for employers
The newly constituted state Supreme Court has given an unmistakable signal that it has moved to the legal left and is a pro-employee court.
Timothy D. Reuben
Founder and President of Reuben Raucher & Blum and the Founder of Reuben Mediation
Email: treuben@rrbattorneys.com
Timothy D. Reuben is a mediator, litigator and author who focuses on resolving complex civil disputes in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration and mediation. He is also the author of "Tequila, a Story of Success, Love & Violence," a legal novel inspired by real world legal practice that explores power, loyalty and the human dynamics that drive conflict.
More bad news for California employers: The newly constituted state Supreme Court has given an unmistakable signal that it has moved to the legal left and is a pro-employee court. Anyone who has litigated an action under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) knows that it is virtually impossible for a prevailing defendant to obtain an award of attorney fees. However, the Supreme Court has now essentially eliminated an employer's ability to r...
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