Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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12-17675
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Resilient Floor Covering Trust Fund Bd. of Trs. v. Michael's Flooring Covering
District court took erroneously narrow view of successorship inquiry and gave weight to wrong factor when determining withdrawal liability under Multiemployer Pension Plan Amendments Act. |
Labor Law |
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Sep. 14, 2015 | |
12-17200
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IATSE v. InSync Show Productions
Order compelling arbitration is proper where it is arbitrator who must decide whether the collective bargaining agreement is still in effect. |
Labor Law |
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Sep. 8, 2015 | |
12-15975
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Balestrieri v. Menlo Park Fire Protection District
Time firefighters spend collecting and transporting 'turnout' gear to temporary duty stations are not compensable because activity is not 'intrinsic to firefighting activity.' |
Labor Law |
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Sep. 8, 2015 | |
13-55400
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Alcantar v. Hobart Service
District court erroneously denies class certification by evaluating merits of over service technicians' commute-time claim in determining issue of commonality. |
Labor Law |
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Sep. 4, 2015 | |
E058460
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In re Acknowledgment Cases
City may not contract around Labor Code by requiring recruits to agree to reimburse City for extra police training, over the amount required by state law. |
Labor Law |
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Sep. 2, 2015 | |
G050158
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Royal Pacific Funding Corp. v. Arneson
Employee who prevailed in administrative hearing may recover attorney fees incurred to defend employer's aborted appeal. |
Labor Law |
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Aug. 31, 2015 | |
B248227
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Garcia v. Seacon Logix Inc.
Substantial evidence supports conclusion that truck drivers were employees, not independent contractors, of cargo transportation company when company exercised 'tremendous control' over them. |
Labor Law |
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Aug. 2, 2015 | |
A139966
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Henson v. C. Overaa & Company
Employing 'construction craft' apprentices - rather than pipefitter apprentices - in construction of public water treatment plants does not violate Prevailing Wage Law. |
Labor Law |
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Jun. 29, 2015 | |
13-35331
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Teamsters Local Union No. 117 v. Washington Dept. of Corrections
Washington Dept. of Corrections justified in designating women-only jobs at women's prisons because sex is a bona-fide occupational qualification for those positions. |
Labor Law |
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Jun. 14, 2015 | |
B261007
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Williams v. Superior Court
PAGA claims generally are not individual claims; thus, it is not within scope of employers' power to have such claims submitted to arbitration. |
Labor Law |
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Jun. 9, 2015 | |
14-16465
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International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Airlines Division v. Allegiant Air LLC
Air carrier is not precluded from unilaterally changing Pilot Work Rules, which was promulgated under regime of advocacy group and before pilots unionized. |
Labor Law |
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Jun. 8, 2015 | |
B259570
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Noe v. Superior Court
Company that is aware of subcontractor's labor code violations could be penalized; however, section 226.8 of the code provides no private right of action. |
Labor Law |
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Jun. 2, 2015 | |
D065224
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Vector Resources Inc. v. Baker
'Important Notice' and 'the Stamp' are exempt from notice and hearing requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act because they constitute 'rate setting.' |
Labor Law |
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May 26, 2015 | |
F069419
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Tri-Fanucchi Farms v. Agricultural Labor Relations Board (United Farm Workers of America)
Farm operator may not refuse to bargain with union despite union's purported abandonment because agricultural employees solely hold right to refuse. |
Labor Law |
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May 17, 2015 | |
B257258
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Kimco Staffing Services v. State of California
State has a rational basis to prohibit temporary services employers and leasing employers from self-insuring their workers' compensation liability. |
Labor Law |
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May 10, 2015 | |
13-55323
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Navarro v. Encino Motorcars
‘Service advisors’ not exempt from overtime pay under FLSA. |
Labor Law |
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Mar. 24, 2015 | |
12-36026
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Aircraft Service International Inc. v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters, AFL-CLO, Local 117
Employer must make every reasonable effort to settle labor dispute prior to seeking injunction to prevent strike at Sea-Tac. |
Labor Law |
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Mar. 10, 2015 | |
B243788
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Augustus v. ABM Security
Remaining on-call not tantamount to actually working, for purposes of employee rest breaks. |
Labor Law |
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Jan. 30, 2015 | |
13-1010
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M&G Polymers USA LLC v . Tackett
Employers prevail in dispute over retirement benefits due to Sixth Circuit’s improper application of ordinary contract principles. |
Labor Law |
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Jan. 27, 2015 | |
B256266
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Audio Visual Services v. Superior Court
Audio-video technicians not within class covered by Hotel Service Charge Reform Ordinance. |
Labor Law |
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Jan. 23, 2015 | |
S212704
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Mendiola v. CPS Security Solutions, Inc.
Security guards due compensation for all on-call hours spent under employer’s control at assigned worksite. |
Labor Law |
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Jan. 9, 2015 | |
13-35095
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United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America v. Metal Trades Dept. AFL-CIO
Union does not breach its duty to fairly represent all members due to its removal of unaffiliated union members from steward positions. |
Labor Law |
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Oct. 28, 2014 | |
12-36049
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United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America v. Building and Construction Trades Dept. AFL-CIO
Economic pressure campaign by umbrella labor organization against formerly affiliated union does not amount to racketeering activity under RICO. |
Labor Law |
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Oct. 28, 2014 | |
13-702
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Opinion of Harris (13-702)
Community college district board trustee may partake in collective bargaining relating to professor spouse’s employment under certain circumstances. |
Labor Law |
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Oct. 19, 2014 | |
G050051
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Indio Police Command Unit Association v. City of Indio
City of Indio must meet and confer with Indio Police Command Unit Association regarding reorganization plan that would eliminate positions and demote officers. |
Labor Law |
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Oct. 12, 2014 | |
12-56427
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The Retail Property Trust v. United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Federal law does not preempt mall’s labor-neutral trespass and private nuisance claims under state law against union, which picketed in front of one of mall’s stores. |
Labor Law |
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Sep. 23, 2014 | |
12-16469
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Bradford v. Union Pacific Railroad Co.
Conductor's due process rights are not violated during railroad's preliminary hearing or Public Law Board proceeding regarding his termination due to drug use. |
Labor Law |
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Sep. 16, 2014 | |
B251567
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Knutsson v. KTLA LLC
Broadcaster cannot compel technology reporter to arbitrate contractual claims under collective bargaining agreement, after failing to follow initial steps of procedure. |
Labor Law |
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Sep. 7, 2014 | |
A138487
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Araquistain v. Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Gas company does not violate Labor Code by failing to give meal breaks to consecutive shift employees covered by other arrangements in labor agreement. |
Labor Law |
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Aug. 27, 2014 | |
A131489
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Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association Local 104 v. Duncan (Russ Will Mechanical Inc.)
Subcontractor who fabricates materials for public works project at permanent, offsite facility not exclusively dedicated to project is not required to pay prevailing wage. |
Labor Law |
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Aug. 27, 2014 |