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2021 was a challenging year for employers and employees alike due to the lasting effects of the pandemic. Federal, state, and local legislatures implemented new COVID-19-related laws while the legislature and courts also shifted focus back to customary employment law […]

Class action lawsuits are on the rise, particularly in the area of employment law. These lawsuits can lead to steep financial liabilities for employers. Employers can limit class actions by asking employees to sign arbitration agreements with class action waivers. […]

A doctor prepares the first dose of the Moderna vaccine at a medical office in Mill Valley in July. President Biden’s coronavirus plan could push millions more Americans to get vaccinated. Alvin A.H. Jornada/Special to The Chronicle Hoge Fenton Employment […]

Wage and hour lawsuits can be a nightmare for employers—even more so when an employee brings claims on a class-wide basis or on behalf of other “aggrieved employees” under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). Often, employers believe they are […]