Parties involved in litigation should always keep an open mind about mediation at every stage of litigation.  Cases that resolve without having to go through a trial or arbitration can potentially save the parties a lot of time and money in litigation.  This episode touches on  items parties need to understand about mediation. Video version of this episode available on my YouTube Channel, Employment Law Report.

September 30, 2018 was the last day for Governor Brown to sign or veto legislation passed by the California legislature this year. Anthony Zaller discusses employment bills that were signed and will impact California employers in 2019.

Anthony Zaller hosts a panel at this year's Western Foodservice and Hospitality Expo in Los Angeles. The panel includes Joseph Pitruzelli, owner of Wurstkuche, Francis Drelling, general council for Specialty Restaurants Corporation, Madelyn Alfano, owner of Maria's Italian Kitchen, and Naz Moin. The panel offers insight into current trending topics for California restaurant owners.

Anthony Zaller sits down with restaurant consultant Salar Sheik from Savory Hospitality. They discuss current trending topics for employers, such as: meal and rest breaks, minimum wage, hiring and firing employees, paid sick leave, and background checks.

Anthony Zaller briefly discusses the new legal developments effective July 1, 2018. For more information on these developments, please visit Zaller's blog, CaliforniaEmploymentLawReport.com