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Report Link Plumbing Contractor Not Liable For Former Employee’s Criminal Act.
Barker Olmsted & Barnier - May 05, 2009
When a company negligently hires and retains a worker with dangerous propensities, it can be held liable for harm that the worker causes to customers, co-workers, or others. What if the employee commits the act after he is terminated? A recent California appellate court addressed this issue in a case titled Phillips v. TLC Plumbing, Inc.
Report Link Starbucks Lawsuit Highlights Need to Review Employment Applications.
Vedder Price - February 20, 2009
A California Appeals Court recently sent a stern wake-up call to any employer using a “one size fi ts all” job application. A major employer was sued over a fairly typical and, in most states, lawful question in its employment application asking for the applicant’s criminal conviction history. Because an unusual California law forbids inquiries into certain minor drug offenses, the court put a spotlight on the risk of not customizing employment applications to conform to individual state laws.
Report Link Starbucks Marijuana Claim Goes Up In Smoke.
Ballard Rosenberg Golper & Savitt - January 07, 2009
Almost every employer uses some form of written job application. However, many employers are unaware of legal requirements governing what types of questions a job seeker may be asked. Employers who do not follow these rules face stiff penalties and expensive compliance lawsuits.

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