July: Mid-Year Updates
New CRD Notice Now Available: “Survivors of Violence and Family Members of Victims Right to Leave and Accommodations”
As of July 1, 2025, the California Civil Rights ...
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Let’s Keep the Workplace Working
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Cook Brown conducts thorough workplace investigations based on knowledge of the law and critical thinking and communications skills. Our clients include both private and public sector employers for claims having involved The Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), The Americans with Disabilities Act, Fed-OSHA, Cal-OSHA, and The California Fair Employment and Housing Act. Each of our attorneys interacts regularly with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing and the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Can an Investigation Report Land You in Court?
A recent California Court of Appeal decision, Hearn v. Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (2025) 108 Cal.App.5th 301, offers valuable guidance for employers and third-party investigators involved in drafting workplace investigation reports. The case highlights that retaliation and defamation claims can arise from the contents of an internal report—even when it is not shared outside the organization.
Jury Awards $4 Million for Secondhand Sexual Harassment
Appellate court finds harassment need only alter working conditions as to ‘make it more difficult to do the job’
Most California employers understand that under the Fair ...
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Beware: An Employer’s Conduct when Presenting an Employee with an Arbitration Agreement May Render It Unenforceable
Arbitration agreements, particularly those containing a class action waiver, are a powerful tool for employers seeking to efficiently manage employment disputes. A recent ...
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