Government
Oct. 1, 2014
Employment lawyers expect more litigation under new law
Attorneys say a new union-backed law will lead to increased litigation against employers and discourage the use of contracted labor services, a common practice in industries throughout the state.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Attorneys say a new union-backed law will lead to increased litigation against employers and discourage the use of contracted labor services, a common practice in industries throughout the state.
The law, signed by Gov. Jerry Brown Sunday, makes companies automatically liable for their subcontractors' labor law violations, making it easier for plaintiffs to sue companies that didn't directly ...
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