ECJ Briefs

Press Release – For ECJ, Charity Begins at Work

June 14, 2010 FOR ERVIN COHEN & JESSUP, CHARITY BEGINS AT WORK ECJ Completes Commitment to Everybody Wins! Los Angeles, Calif. – Ervin Cohen & Jessup, a well-respected business law firm in Beverly Hills, marks this week as the completion of its nine month commitment to Everybody Wins! Los Angeles, a community-based program where volunteers read books one-on-one [...]

Employment Law Reporter – June 2010

In this issue: “Supreme Court Rules on Increased Judicial Review of Employment Arbitration Awards” by Jennifer L. Newman, Esq.

July 27th, 2010 – Troubleshooting Employee Paychecks

A paycheck is like an employment X-Ray.  It can show many of the weaknesses in the company’s employment practices.  Failing to spot them before issuing the check is one of the costliest mistakes an employer can make.  During this session, we will look at examples of paychecks (regular pay period and final pay) and analyze [...]

July 27th, 2010 – Discrimination and Harassment Investigations

This presentation will cover when an investigation is warranted and how to conduct it.  Difficult issues such as who should conduct the investigation, who should be interviewed and in what order, and how to document the investigation will be discussed.  Attendees will be provided with tips on procedures for proper questioning, collecting relevant evidence and [...]

Employment Law Reporter – May 2010

In this issue: “Electronic Communication and Employee Privacy Rights Clarified by New Jersey Supreme Court” and “Supreme Court Review of Quon v. Arch Wireless Operating Company and its Implication for Electronic Communications Policies in the Public and Private Sectors” by Jennifer L. Newman, Esq.

Bankruptcy Reporter – April 2010

In this issue: “The ABCs of an Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors (An Alternative to Bankruptcy)” by David Seror, Esq.

Employment Law Reporter – April 2010

In this issue: “Alternative Workweek Arrangements Update” by Jennifer L. Newman, Esq.

April 28, 2010 – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

All managers and supervisors who are employed in California are required by law to complete at least two hours of interactive sexual harassment training every two years and within six months of promotion or hire.  This session will cover the education and training required by the statute and provide practical guidance regarding federal and state [...]

April 28, 2010 – Employee Leave Basics

This session will cover family medical leaves, pregnancy leaves, and paid family leaves in the state of California.  More importantly, it will provide advice on managing the leaves, their interrelation, as well as their proper documentation. This seminar will be presented by Karina Sterman.  Download flyer for additional details.

Employment Law Reporter – March 2010

In this issue: “Employers Cannot by Agreement Limit the Time Period in Which an Employee Can File a Wage and Hour Lawsuit” by Jennifer L. Newman, Esq.