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A Hybrid Work Arrangement Does to Expose an Employer to Liability for Employees’ Actions During Work Hours Employment Law

A Hybrid Work Arrangement Does to Expose an Employer to Liability for Employees’ Actions During Work Hours

Many employers are employing hybrid work arrangements post-COVID-19. In an employment case of first impression, the First District Court of Appeal has ruled that an employer cannot be held responsible for injuries caused by their employee during work hours simply…
Colin McCarthy
April 15, 2026
Lanak & Hanna Wins Judgment Against A Subcontractor’s Surety For Labor Code Violations Case StudiesEmployment LawNewsSurety

Lanak & Hanna Wins Judgment Against A Subcontractor’s Surety For Labor Code Violations

Lanak & Hanna secured a judgment against a subcontractor’s surety for the full amount of the bond for its subcontractor’s failure to pay proper and legally correct prevailing wages. Under California law, a general contractor can be held liable for…
Natasha Buchanan
December 11, 2024
Court of Appeals Reverses $2.28 Million Judgment to Former Employee Who Violated Employer’s Attorney/Client Privilege Employment LawNews

Court of Appeals Reverses $2.28 Million Judgment to Former Employee Who Violated Employer’s Attorney/Client Privilege

The Second District Court of Appeals has thrown out a $2.28 million award to a disgruntled employee who was fired after he disclosed confidential, attorney/client privileged information of his employer in Flanigan v. Rheumatology Diagnostics Laboratory, B318831.   The employee, Matthew…
Colin McCarthy
June 22, 2024
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