House Of Cards: What Employers Can Learn From Kevin Spacey’s Alleged Missteps

Kevin Spacey’s legal troubles have taken a costly turn as the production companies behind Netflix’s House of Cards recently asked a California court to confirm an arbitration award of almost $31 million against Spacey for breach of contract. In 2017, eight House of Cards crew members came forward to accuse Spacey of sexual harassment and sexual assault. The producers argued that reports of Spacey’s alleged misconduct forced them to halt production on House of Cards, costing millions.

This arbitration award […]

By | December 10th, 2021 ||

California Legislature Enacts New Employment Laws To Take Effect In 2022

The California Legislature increased the complexity of employment law in the Golden State by enacting several employment laws that will soon take effect.  Below we summarize key aspects of the more significant new legislation.
Intentional Failure to Pay Wages May Constitute the Felony of “Grand Theft” (Assembly Bill 1003)
Under current law, employers who wrongfully and intentionally withhold wages from employees may be convicted of a misdemeanor.  AB 1003 increases the potential punishment and makes it […]

By | December 8th, 2021 ||

New York State To Require Certain Private Employers To Automatically Enroll Employees In State Retirement Program

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law a bill that will require certain private employers in the state to automatically enroll their employees in a state-administered retirement savings plan if the employer does not offer its own qualified retirement plan.  The law took effect immediately upon signing on October 21, 2021, though employers will have time to establish their participation in the program once it is launched, as discussed further below.  The New York […]

By | November 17th, 2021 ||