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07/16/2024

We see a lot of misuses of the term "hostile work environment." As other lawyers can also likely attest, many of these complaints lack the legal definition's key elements: severity, pervasiveness, and a connection to protected characteristics. Margarita's new blog addresses this term of art, check it out here:

https://maierlawgroup.com/blog/demystifying-hostile-work-environment-complaints

Feel free to share how you navigate these nuances, and stay tuned for a part 2, where we'll cover how we investigate these complaints, and how we counsel employers to avoid these complaints in the future.

Confused about Hostile Work Environment Claims? Many employee complaints misuse the term. Learn the CA legal definition and how severe or pervasive conduct based on protected characteristics creates a hostile work environment. Avoid costly lawsuits and learn more about our proven investigation proce

06/21/2024

In her newest blog post, Diana Maier delves into important but often overlooked qualities in an effective mediator. Check it out below:

When choosing a mediator for workplace, family, or other disputes, factors like expertise, neutrality, and communication skills are commonly considered. It is also important to consider other qualities, like personality, sense of humor, emotional IQ, and language skills.

05/08/2024

Emily's latest blog is up! This is a hot topic for our clients, and while there are many resources out there, Emily offers a simple break down of the best practices for terminating employees in California. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Best Practices for Terminating an Employee in California

04/12/2024

From hostility to high fives: in Diana's latest blog, she wrote about an unexpected tool that came to the rescue in a particularly tricky workplace mediation. Mediators, let us know if you have any creative or uncommon tricks up your sleeves? We love thinking outside the box!

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03/29/2024

Think mediation is just for lawsuits? Think again! Diana's latest blog on how mediation can resolve any conflict, even a baby name brawl, is up on our website.

Let us know if you've used mediation in any unsuspecting ways! We love to hear success stories from other mediators.

Mediation is helpful whenever opposing parties are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of their conflict, one another’s desires and perspectives around the issues, and possible mutually beneficial resolutions to the dispute. In part one, Diana explains how mediation helped her name her so...

03/28/2024

Celebrating women every month! 💪

03/21/2024

Our final installment of a 5-part blog series is up! Check out what we've identified as Five Common Employment Law Mistakes to Avoid in 2024 and let us know your thoughts (and anything else you'd share with your clients or employers!)

We will explore the five most common mistakes that California employers have made over the last few years and will likely continue to make in 2024. We will also provide suggestions on how to avoid them. In this fifth and final part of the series, we are discussing the importance of having an up-to-d

02/27/2024

This Black History Month, we're shining a spotlight on the historical accomplishments of three remarkable Black women who made significant contributions to the legal profession. Here's a look at these trailblazers and their legacies.

How did you celebrate Black History Month? Who has inspired you along the way?

02/12/2024

Check out the latest blog piece from Diana Maier on using outside the confines of litigation, and why mediation has the potential to transform the field. Let us know if you have feedback or mediation needs!

Mediation is particularly impactful as a proactive tool for estate planning attorneys—to keep the peace among family members and more quickly and effectively reach resolution on issues that would otherwise end up in litigation.

11/17/2023

This fall, California enacted two new bills, SB 699 and AB 1076, that further strengthen California’s stance against non-competes. Both new laws will have significant impacts for businesses. Employers should take heed of the newly strengthened laws and review any contracts in which they attempt to place restraints on employee mobility.

This fall, California enacted two new bills, SB 699 and AB 1076, that further strengthen California’s stance against non-competes. Both new laws will have significant impacts for businesses. Employers should take heed of the newly strengthened laws and review any contracts in which they attempt to...