Publications
Publications
Development Agreements are Meant to be Handled by Local Governing Bodies, not the Initiative Process
Aftermath of the Janus v. AFSCME Decision
The Authority, California JPIA Newsletter Issue 78
Understanding Dynamex: The Public Employer Perspective
The Authority, California JPIA Newsletter Issue 78
Gender Issues from the Law and Order Perspective
League of California Cities Conference (authored written materials)
Preparing for Changes: California Legislative Update
The Authority, California JPIA Newsletter Issue 75
Chico Unified Board Approves Blue Oak Charter Renewal
Chico Enterprise-Record (cited)
Electronic Discovery in Construction Disputes - Pitfalls for the Unwary
Best of the Best USA Expert Guides
Charter schools seeking approval of additional school sites must do so through a material revision of their charter, and not through the charter renewal process, a California Court of Appeal has ruled.
Is Your Harassment Prevention Training Legally Compliant?
The Burke Beat
Three Keys to Preventing Workplace Harassment: Training, Leadership and Accountability
California Special District Magazine
Brown Act Compliance Manual for Special Districts
California Special Districts Association
This manual provides special districts with guidelines and tips for complying with the various meeting agenda, notice, public participation, and public reporting requirements of the Brown Act.
New Bill Reflects California’s Desire to Change Outdated Workplace Norms
Sexual harassment in the workplace isn’t a novel issue. But in conjunction with the fall of Harvey Weinstein and the rise of the #metoo movement, researchers are finding out just how much it happens. Everywhere.
Burke, Williams & Sorensen's comprehensive annual publication of labor and employment updates affecting California public employers.
Last month, Governor Brown signed two pieces of legislation, which involve changes to the types of information employers may seek from applicants in the hiring process, and when certain information may be considered in the hiring decision. We offer a brief overview of both bills and identify recommended steps for public employers to consider now in preparation for hiring after January 1, 2018.