Welcome to The Saqui Law Group
Let’s Get Ready To Rumble:
The Employee Free Choice Act.
On March 10, 2009 the Employee Free Choice Act was introduced in the House and the Senate.
We’re ready for it. Are you?
Counselors to Management
Unprecedented changes are presenting themselves at a staggering pace in business with aggressive plaintiffs, class actions, an ongoing immigration crisis targeting employers, a new union alliance focused on aggressive organizing, and increasing regulatory enforcement
This challenging business climate demands a different type of legal representation with even more aggressive approaches to pro-active planning and legal defense. We will continue to push the envelope in representation, long term strategic planning, training, union avoidance campaigns, and employment litigation defense.
E-Verify Federal Contractor Rule Delayed...Again
Written by Michael C. Saqui and Andrew Lee
The effective date of the final rule requiring certain federal contractors and sub-contractors to use E-Verify has been delayed for a third time since it was issued in November 2008.
April 24, 2009 Special Alert: Cal/OSHA Inspectors in the Winters Area
Written by The Saqui Law Group
We have just received a report that Cal/OSHA inspectors were out in the Winters area this week conducting sweeps. One employer was cited for not providing cups to two irrigators who were provided with individual water containers.
Read more: April 24, 2009 Special Alert: Cal/OSHA Inspectors in the Winters Area
California Uniform Trade Secrets Acts Preempts State Common Law Claims
Written by Michael C. Saqui and Anita L. Rimes
The Sixth District Appellate Court affirmed the lower Court’s ruling that the California Uniform Trade Secrets Acts (“CUTSA”) preempts common law claims in K.C. Multimedia Inc., v. Bank of Am. Tech. & Operations, Inc, et al., No. H030494 (Cal. Ct. App. Mar. 3, 2009).
Read more: California Uniform Trade Secrets Acts Preempts State Common Law Claims
Farm Worker Unions Feeling Left Out: "Card Check" Legislation Introduced in California
The United Farm Workers (UFW) and other union supporters are once again trying to persuade the state legislature to make it "easier" for workers to organize.
Read more: Farm Worker Unions Feeling Left Out: "Card Check" Legislation Introduced in California
Court Dumps Arbitration Agreement
Written by Michael C. Saqui and Andrew H. Lee
A California appellate court has recently dumped an entire arbitration agreement containing a “no class action or private attorney general action (PAGA) clause.”Employer Ordered To Pay Double Back Pay For Violation Of FMLA
Written by By Michael C. Saqui and Anita L. Rimes
In a recent case, Brown v. Nutrition Mgmt Services, 2009 U.S. Dis. LEXIS 4199 (E.D. Pa. 2009), the Court doubled the back pay verdict for a female plaintiff after a jury found that she was fired in violation of the Family Medical Leave Act (“FLMA”).
Read more: Employer Ordered To Pay Double Back Pay For Violation Of FMLA
Obama Hosts Labor Leaders - Then Passes Four Pro Union Executive Orders
Written by Michael C. Saqui and John F. McCarthy
On January 30, 2009, President Barack Obama opened the white house up to Labor leaders. Since then, President Obama has issued four executive orders aimed at reversing Bush era rules that were “anti-union.” The executive orders:Read more: Obama Hosts Labor Leaders - Then Passes Four Pro Union Executive Orders
ALERT: DLSE Conducting Surprise Inspections (04/02/09)
Written by The Saqui Law Group
We have just received word that the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE), also known as the Labor Commissioner, is conducting surprise inspections in the Lodi District Grape Growers area.
Read more: ALERT: DLSE Conducting Surprise Inspections (04/02/09)
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New Members Only Section
Protecting Our Clients and Association Partners.
Advisory Group
The Saqui Law Group is extremely excited to launch a separate but affiliated consulting company LMAG. (Labor Management Advisory Group) a consulting company to serve our clients and partnership association members in the most cost-efficient model brought to the market place.
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