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An issue that has long plagued employers in California is whether time an employee spends on the employer’s premises making their way to or from their worksite is compensable. We have seen a spike in lawsuits raising this...

In a recent trial court decision, a Montana federal court reminds us how fragile insurance coverage can be for construction-related insurance claims. Specifically, this case illustrates how seemingly small factual nuances can...

Sarah P. Long has joined Payne & Fears LLP as a Partner in the firm’s Insurance Coverage and Litigation Group. Sarah has represented clients in all aspects of insurance coverage and litigation and also focus on...

Suarez v. Superior Court, 99 Cal. App. 5th 32 (2024) Summary:  An employer waives its right to arbitration if it fails to pay its share of the arbitration filing fee within 30 days of the payment’s due date. Facts:...

Payne & Fears attorneys Amy Patton and Taylor Brown present on employment law updates at the HR Pro Conference presented by Train Me Today. The event takes place March 26, 2024. The HR Pro Conference was launched in 2014...

Following is a summary of significant California employment legislation enacted into law in the 2022-2023 legislative session, and effective Jan. 1, 2024 (unless otherwise noted): Topics Include: 1. Discrimination,...

Marketing Coordinator/Designer Payne & Fears LLP seeks a driven Marketing Coordinator/Designer to help bring our client-facing materials and communications to the next level. Design is approximately half of the role, so...

The California Court of Appeal recently issued a thoroughly reasoned decision in City of Whittier v. Everest National Insurance Company, et al. It addresses coverage for whistleblower retaliation claims and also has...

Lukas Kramer has joined Payne & Fears LLP as an associate based in the firm’s Irvine office. Lukas began his legal career as a law clerk for the City of Santa Ana and as a judicial extern under the Honorable Raymond J....

Many construction law cases, and almost all construction defect litigation, will end in a fight for insurance coverage. “Embedding” insurance coverage counsel early on in the process can improve coverage outcomes and...

Alexandra DeFelice served as co-moderator of “Ensuring Success” a two-day seminar consisting of 14 panel discussions aimed at helping partners and other firm leaders navigate hot topics in professional service...

“Double-dipping” (sometimes called “overemployment”) refers to employees working multiple jobs, often full time.  In many circumstances, the multiple employers are unaware of one another. Double dipping...