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HOW THE LAW PREVENTS EMPLOYERS FROM FINDING OUT By Thomas F. Nowland, Esq. You painstakingly scour hiring apps and actively […]
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The Employer’s Guide to California CRD Complaints: 30-Day Response Plan
The California employment law environment is widely recognized as one of the most rigorously regulated and aggressively litigated jurisdictions globally. […]
SB 497 and CRD Complaints: How to Avoid Retaliation Traps
For operations managers and corporate executives navigating the California legal landscape, defending against an underlying allegation of discrimination or harassment […]
Checklist: Drafting Your CRD Position Statement
Legal Disclaimer: The following is NOT legal advice. It is NOT recommended to draft your own CRD Position Statement without […]
This employee was a problem from day one, was late every day, could not do the job, and now he’s suing me for $200,000.00
How Is That Possible? By Thomas F. Nowland, Esq. Notice: The below article should only be considered as ‘general information’. […]
Doesn’t the Truth Matter Anymore?
How Plaintiff Lawyers Use the System Against You By Thomas F. Nowland, Esq. Copyright 2026 Nowland Law All Rights Reserved. […]
How To Kill Labor Lawsuits Before They Start
Operating a business in California means accepting a hard truth: the employment litigation environment is a heavily armed gauntlet, and […]
PAGA Privileged Audits
For decades, the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) has functioned as a strict-liability mechanism, allowing employees to sue on behalf […]
Operational Hazards: Cal/OSHA Escalations, Stay-or-Pay Contracts, and Penalty Hikes
California employers face a rapidly shifting operational landscape. Lawmakers recently passed bills that rewrite the rules on employee contracts, escalate […]
HR Compliance Alert: Expanding FEHA, Leave Policies, and Training Mandates
California human resources departments face a complex set of new rules as we approach 2027. Lawmakers are expanding the Fair […]