The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued a final ruling in favor of a substantial ban on non-compete agreements, ushering in a new era for employees nationwide. While it’s a complex ban with far-reaching implications, it essentially boils down to one crucial...
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Huerta V CSI Electrical – Synopsis
A groundbreaking ruling by the California Supreme Court in the case of Huerta v. CSI Electrical Contractors has recently put the spotlight on California’s Wage and Hour Laws. This pivotal case interpreted key wage order provisions under Industrial Welfare Commission...
A Deep Dive into Utah’s H.B. 55 Bill: Advocating for Workplace Transparency and Accountability
On March 13, 2024, Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed House Bill (H.B.) 55, a significant change in the state's legislation related to workplace harassment imposing restrictions on particular types of nondisclosure and non-disparagement agreements, particularly those...
Understanding and Confronting Workplace Sexual Harassment in Utah
Navigating workplace sexual harassment can be overwhelming. In Utah, it is a significantly prevalent yet underreported issue. As expert sexual harassment lawyers in Utah, Shimoda & Rodriguez Law, PC, is committed to helping victims end the cycle of harassment and...
California Labor Code Section 1102.5: Empowering Whistleblowers Against Retaliation
Contemporary workplaces often require navigation through complex employment laws. However, the landscape has recently become a bit friendlier for those reporting on illegal activities. Now, California Labor Code Section 1102.5 reinforces whistleblower protection...
Our Employment Law Firm’s 2023 Journey
As we look back on a remarkable 2023, our law firm has made great strides in growing our legal practice in both California and Utah to best serve those who have suffered employment injustices. We are honored to share with you the stand-out moments, notable victories,...
What is a Qui Tam Relator? An Insight into Whistleblowing and Protecting Government Interests
The term "Qui Tam Relator" might sound arcane, but its implications in safeguarding government programs are vast. A qui tam “relator” is the legal term for the private individual or entity who serves as a whistleblower, acting as the government's informant in cases...
UPDATE: Everlasting Gifts, Inc. v. Eckhardt, Case No. SCV0041292 (Placer)
As reported in March of 2023, Shimoda & Rodriguez Law, PC and the trial team of Brittany Berzin and Renald Konini successfully defended their client, Michelle Eckhardt, against false claims made by Ms. Eckhardt’s former employer, Everlasting Gifts, Inc....
How California Supreme Court Ruling Affects PAGA Claims
The California Supreme Court handed down its ruling in the Adolph v. Uber Technologies, Inc. case in July 2023. The state high court ruled that individual Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims are still subject to arbitration agreements, per the U.S. Supreme...
Shimoda & Rodriguez Law, PC Partner Orchestrates 2023 Utah Employment Lawyers Association Conference
Panelists Discussed Utah Labor Commissioner’s Office, Defense Attorney Perspectives, and Lawyer Civility Galen Shimoda, as president of the Utah Employment Lawyers Association (UELA), organized and spoke on his experiences with the Utah Labor Commission during the...