Rains Lucia Stern (RLS), PC filed a Petition for Writ of Mandate in Contra Costa County Superior Court on Tuesday November 27, on behalf of the Contra Costa County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association (DSA) asserting that certain provisions of the California Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) are unconstitutional and violate […]
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As the social media capital of the world, it is only fitting that California has finally adopted laws to provide employees with what would seem to be obvious privacy protections. On September 27, 2012, Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 1844, which prohibits employers from requiring or requesting an employee or […]
Posted by Dan ThompsonGoyette & Associates Most people would agree that any form of law enforcement is considered a para-military organization. This is to include all aspects of custody and control, whether it be at the county jail or state prison. Within such organizations, the chain of command is the […]
Posted by MICHAEL P. STONE AND MELANIE C. SMITHFounding Partner/Principal Shareholder AssociateStone Busailah, LLP In a decision issued October 4, 2011 — Kerkeles v. City of San Jose (2011) 199 Cal. App. 4th 1001 — the California Court of Appeal for the Sixth District held that an officer who testified against a criminal […]
After scoring an arbitration victory, the City of Concord ultimately agreed to pay over $200,000 to settle a related lawsuit filed by Rains, Lucia & Stern. Introduction Kevin Park worked for the City of Concord (ìthe Cityî) for over 20 years in various capacities. He received promotions, raises, and commendations. […]