Nathan Austin

As we approach the holiday season, employers may have uncertainty about handling holiday pay and related issues with holiday closures. Under California law, hours worked on holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays are treated...more California employers continue to have complicated questions about the use of independent contractors in the state almost a year after adoption of Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5), which established more stringent standards for the...more Our quarterly report discusses new developments in class action litigation and offers strategic guidance and tactical tips on how to defend such claims. This issue covers the following topics: •California Consumer Privacy...more Data privacy and security regulation is growing rapidly around the world, including in the United States. In addition to strengthening the requirements to secure personal data, individuals are being given an increasing array...more