When the U.S. Supreme Court published its decision in Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana, 142 S. Ct. 1906 (2022) in June 2022 (read our blog here) holding that individual claims under California’s Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”) must be arbitrated if a valid arbitration agreement between the parties exists, it left several unanswered questions. One of these questions is […]

Recently the United States Supreme Court in a held that California employers may include provisions in their arbitration agreements that require employees to bring only individual PAGA claims in separate arbitrations, rather than as a group in one case. In this new podcast recording, SHLC Attorneys Brett Sutton and Jared Hague discuss this important new case and its implications for […]

Important changes are on the horizon for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that would have an enormous impact on union elections in the US.   Employers who want to remain union free need to understand these changes and adopt a more proactive approach to educating their workforce. In a podcast posted on CalNevaLaw Podcast posted on April 23, 2022, SHLC […]

As discussed in our prior blog, Governor Newsom signed SB 114 into law, which requires California employers with 26 or more employees to provide up to 80 hours of supplemental paid sick leave for qualifying COVID-19-related reasons (“2022 SPSL”). Among the requirements of SB 114 is the requirement to post a notice in the workplace or distribute it electronically such […]

SHLC attorneys Brett Sutton and Jared Hague talk about the recent developments relating to California’s AB 51 mandatory arbitration agreement law. Listen to the podcast below: You may also read our prior blogs on AB 51 by clicking here

On November 30, 2020, Cal/OSHA published a set of “Emergency Temporary Standards” that created new obligations and prohibitions on the part of California employers. Although “temporary,” they will likely be in force through at least May 2021, and potentially longer. You can access our blog on these temporary standards here. On December 1, 2020, Cal/OSHA published a list of Frequently […]

The Northern Nevada Human Resources Association has announced that SHLC Attorney Brett Sutton will be a featured speaker at the 2017 Nevada State Advocacy Day at the Nevada State Legislature in Carson City on March 8, 2017.  During that event,  HR and Business representatives will meet with members of the Senate and Assembly to discuss proposed legislative bills of interest.  […]

In our May 4, 2016 monthly webinar, Sutton Hague attorneys Jared Hague and Joseph Macias discussed the benefits and risks presented to employers by social media and employee off-duty conduct that impacts the workplace. Here are a few of the highlights: Employee Political Commentary on Social Media California and Nevada both have laws protecting employees from adverse employment action based […]

On December 2, 2015, Sutton Hague Law Corporation was pleased to welcome special guest Valerie Hardy-Mahoney for a webinar on new developments at the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”). Ms. Hardy-Mahoney is an experienced attorney, having been with the NLRB for over thirty years. She is currently a Regional Attorney for the NLRB and oversees Region 32, which is based […]

On October 29, 2015, Brett Sutton was elected to the Board of Directors of Marjaree Mason Center, which provides shelter and assistance to victims of domestic violence in California’s Central Valley. According to MMC Executive Director Genelle Taylor Kumpe, “Majaree Mason Center is thrilled to welcome Brett Sutton as a Board Member. Brett brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise.” […]