Carlsbad, California – April 9, 2013.  A California Appellate Court recently held that the manner in which automotive service and repair technicians are paid must change. For years, much of the automotive repair and service industry has relied on a consistent method of paying technicians – they pay for work actually performed.  To do this, the industry has […]

Carlsbad, California – March 12, 2013.  In early March 2013, the Department of Labor released a new FMLA poster which every employer must display.  The poster includes new rules related to military family leave and flight crew eligibility, among others.  To obtain a copy of the new 2013 FMLA poster, follow the link provided below: […]

Carlsbad, California – March 12, 2013.   California employers are required to verify the identity and employment authorization of new employees.  To do this, employers use an Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9).  Recently, the Department of Homeland Security issued a revised Form I-9. You can download a copy of the revised Form I-9 for your business through the […]

Carlsbad, California – February 25, 2013.  Meyers Fozi, LLP founding partners, Neal Meyers and Golnar Fozi, have been recognized by Legal Leaders magazine as two of the top rated lawyers in Southern California.  The honor recognizes the leadership and expertise of Mr. Meyers and Ms. Fozi in the areas of Government Law, Civil Litigation, General Practice and Insurance […]

Carlsbad, California – February 7, 2013.  The California Supreme Court has published its opinion in the case of Harris v. Santa Monica.  The case arose over the alleged firing of a bus driver because of her pregnancy – a violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).  The City claimed that the firing was due to poor […]