Brett invites Jared Hague and Travis Hodgkins to the podcast for a discussion about important changes to California’s New PAGA law. They cover key features of the law updates, new legislation nuances, and the importance of speed and taking proactive steps in strategically navigating these claims. Tune in for a list of action items that can be taken now to dramatically limit exposure to costly claims. Highlights: Nuances of the California wage and hour law. The importance of implementing arbitrat...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 34
Jared and Brett invite James Boretti and Johnny Hernandez on to the show to talk about the latest California workplace violence law - SB553. Both James and Johnny have over 60 years of combined experience in OSHA compliance and SH&E Management and have resources to share on what employers can do to reduce the instances of violence on their premises in this podcast episode. Highlights: A little bit about your guests James and Johnny. There’s been an increase in workplace violence. What is the...
May 14, 2024•34 min•Ep. 33
Jared and Brett talk about the latest legal updates in Nevada that are crucial for employers to understand. They discuss the specifics of Nevada law regarding gender expression discrimination, the implications of temporary furloughs on compensation, and important Nevada-specific minimum wage updates. The episode also talks about the updated definitions of independent contractors and the new legal protections for pregnant and nursing mothers in the workplace. Highlights: Follow Sutton Hague on so...
Dec 21, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 32
In this episode, Jared and Brett navigate the latest updates in religious accommodation, gender dysphoria under the ADA, and the evolving definitions of sexual harassment. They delve into the significant legislative changes in California, including 30 new pieces of legislation that impact employer policies. Key topics include the implications of SB 700 on cannabis use in the hiring process, the challenges of non-compete agreements under California law AB 1076, and the intricacies of PAGA claims....
Dec 21, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 31
This episode is a deep dive into the complexities of state versus federal regulations, the nuances of the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), and the critical ABC test for employee classification. From joint employer rules to the intricacies of wage order postings and commission agreements, this discussion is packed with essential insights. Join Brett and Jared as they dissect the critical aspects of wage and hour law compliance, offering a wealth of knowledge to help you steer clear of legal ...
Nov 02, 2023•3 hr 40 min•Ep. 30
There’s a lot of fear in the air right now. Brett has never been so busy within his practice and he’s been doing this for 35 years. During times of perceived economic downturn, litigation and lawsuits end up spiking up. In this podcast episode, Brett explains how to reduce your risk as much as possible when you’re considering letting go of some of the workforce. How do you approach this? How do you avoid getting sued for unfair termination? Brett covers all of this and more. Highlights: Brett an...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 29
There’s a big development happening in California employment law that many employers have been waiting on. For a little while, California employers were in a bit of a limbo to understand whether mandatory arbitration agreements were enforceable or not. In this episode, Brett explains what an arbitration agreement is, what the AB51 is, and what does this new court ruling mean for employers with employees in the state of California. Highlights: What’s happening with legislation in California? Let’...
Mar 27, 2023•20 min•Ep. 28
Geralynn Patellaro has been practicing law for the last 20 years and is licensed in California and Nevada. During her time, she’s seen every conceivable workplace investigation and has experienced all facets of where it can go. In this webinar, Geralynn answers some frequently asked questions from employers, business owners, and HR. She covers everything from workplace sexual harassment lawsuits to how to conduct an investigation with international jurisdictions and witnesses. Highlights: A litt...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 27
Brett Sutton and Jared Hague talk about the recent Wage and Hour ruling in the Viking River Cruise case, and talk about what California employers need to be aware of when it comes to class-action cases. If you’re a California employer, then this is an episode you won’t want to miss as it has some new information about the recent court ruling that could affect California-state specific employers going forward. Highlights: California has one of the strictest wage and hour rules in the entire count...
Jul 12, 2022•39 min•Ep. 26
Brett Sutton and Jared Hague talk about the latest update to California meal and rest period employment laws and what California employers need to know about this recent change. There are little nuances to this law that you need to be aware of and in this episode, Brett and Jared help make suggestions (not legal advice) on how to best navigate this within your company. Highlights: A bit of background around meal and rest period laws. There are significant financial consequences if you don’t prop...
Jun 16, 2022•36 min•Ep. 25
Today’s special guest is Ryan Lyle from IRI Consultants. Ryan has extensive experience in union representation and they have invited him today to talk about current developments for employers on the National Labor Relations Board. Jared shares his own experience and key takeaways from a recent successful union election. Ryan also discusses topics that will help employers better understand the latest trends happening within the union and shares how he believes workforces will be unionized in the ...
Apr 23, 2022•30 min•Ep. 24
Brett Sutton and Jared Hague talk about the recent developments that have happened regarding the AB-51 mandatory arbitration agreement law. Brett first dives in by giving a simple overview of what an arbitration agreement is, how it works, and some of its pros and cons. After, Jared steps in to explain the upcoming legal changes happening within the law and what employers need to know going forward. Highlights: What do employers need to know about mandatory arbitration agreements? The laws can c...
Oct 21, 2021•39 min
Brett Sutton and Jared Hague sit down to discuss the recent ruling in the Supreme Court of California on the Donohue vs. AMN case and how it might affect employers in the future. In the State of California, they take their meal and rest breaks seriously, and if employers fail to comply, they can risk multi-millions in lawsuits. Brett and Jared share their thoughts on what all this might mean and provide a little bit of clarity on how employers can prevent this from happening to them in this week...
Mar 17, 2021•50 min•Ep. 21
Brett Sutton is joined by Joe Amato, the District Director at the Small Business Administration to discuss the latest updates in the Paycheck Protection Program and answers the attendee’s live questions. After that, Scott, a CPA based in Nevada, will discuss what you need to be aware of when trying to file your Federal loan tax credit for last year, and other tax info you need to consider. All the proceeds of this webinar will be going to the food bank of Northern Nevada. Highlights: What do we ...
Feb 09, 2021•53 min•Ep. 20
Brett Sutton and Jared Hague are joined by OSHA veteran James Boretti to discuss the new Cal/OSHA Emergency Regulations. James comes with over 33 years of experience and knows the ins and outs of OSHA compliance. In this webinar, you’ll learn what you need to know when it comes to an exposed risk of COVID-19 in the workplace, what is still pending clarification, and best practices to put in a prevention program. Stay till the end, where Brett, Jared, and James answer questions live from the part...
Dec 17, 2020•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 19
Brett Sutton is joined by two members of his team, Sandra Lepson and Evelin Bailey, to discuss the upcoming changes to CFRA and what employers need to know about the new SB-1383 expansion. The team also dives into FMLA and how this will be adjusted/used in combination with these new CFRA changes. There’s a lot to cover in this week’s podcast, so let’s jump right in. Highlights: What is the current CFRA law? A covered employer has to have 50 or more employees under the CFRA and Family and Medical...
Dec 11, 2020•59 min•Ep. 18
In this webinar, Brett and team answer what employers need to be aware of if their staff works between California and Nevada state lines. When it comes to overtime or even wage and hour laws, what should they be aware of? How do you calculate vacation pay? They also answer the important question of when it makes sense to create an arbitration agreement! All this and more in today’s episode. Highlights: Please subscribe to this podcast! It helps out the show! Today’s topic will dive into which la...
Aug 25, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 17
Sutton Hague staff Sandra Lepson and Evelin Bailey have some updated information as to what California and Nevada employers should do if one of their staff has tested positive for COVID-19 or has been exposed to COVID-19 by a family member. Everything from how you ask them for the COVID-19 tests, what type of sick leave does this fall under, and how to conduct proper contact tracing are outlined in this week’s episode. Highlights: Sandra and Evelin have been getting a lot of questions about how ...
Aug 11, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 16
Sutton Hague staff Sandra Lepson and Evelin Bailey discuss what employers need to know about the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The CCPA doesn’t apply to everybody, but it goes into effect in 2020, and the penalties are harsh if you do not comply. Both Evelin and Sandra give an overview of what the CCPA is, why it’s important, and why employers are worried about it. Highlights: If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review us! Also, feel free to visit our website for more helpful in...
Jul 01, 2020•58 min•Ep. 15
Robert W. Wood is a Tax Attorney with more than 40 years of experience in his field. He has written more than 30 books on the subject of taxes and also writes regular columns for Forbes.com. When it comes to the PPP and taxes, there’s been some confusion on how business owners should classify this money on their tax return. Robert weighs in on the subject and what you need to be aware of coming in 2021. Highlights: What is PPP? Who can apply and should apply for the PPP? Can the employer use the...
Jun 30, 2020•34 min•Ep. 14
Stephen Rogers is a training specialist with over 30 years of field and classroom experience. He is the Program Coordinator for Nevada’s Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS). In this week’s episode, he answers some of the top questions he’s been receiving about how to safely protect your staff from COVID-19. Highlights: Stephen provides, through Nevada OSHA, safety consultation and training. What kinds of services does OSHA offer and how can Nevada business owners take advantage of t...
Jun 29, 2020•25 min•Ep. 13
Shannon Chambers is the Nevada Labor Commissioner and helps clarify what employers need to know about the current labor laws put in place by the state of Nevada. Shannon is clear that this is a critical time to communicate to your employers and to ease on the side of caution and safety. No one wants their business under bad press from a disgruntled employee right now. Highlights: What’s the difference between a furlough and a layoff? In order to decrease the pay of an employee, it requires seven...
Jun 11, 2020•45 min•Ep. 12
Jared Banes is a Reno native and a fully-licensed insurance broker specializing in commercial insurance. He currently holds a Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designation. Jared shares what business owners need to look out for in their general liability policies and to really read the fine print when renewal comes around because insurance companies may be putting in language that could limit your COVID-19 coverage. Highlights: Now that things are opening back up. What happens if...
Jun 02, 2020•32 min•Ep. 11
Jim Wilkins has been practicing law for 36 years and his specialty is insurance coverage litigation. Due to the pandemic going on, how likely are business owners able to get a business interruption claim? And if they cannot receive this claim, what legal actions can they take? Jim weighs in and helps share how you can navigate this crisis going forward. Highlights: How does business interruption insurance play into effect during the pandemic? It’s a tricky situation because technically a virus c...
May 14, 2020•23 min•Ep. 10
Brady McGuinness has been providing legal, management, and consulting services for businesses in California for over 25 years. Currently, he works with commercial real estate landlords and tenants and helps them arrange a fair leasing agreement. Because of COVID-19, Brady offers advice on what tenants and business owners can do with their commercial lease and how they can navigate paying less rent for the time being. Highlights: Is there COVID-19 legislation that can affect commercial tenancy in...
Apr 27, 2020•24 min•Ep. 9
William Tamayo is the District Director of the EEOC’s San Francisco District Office and this is his second guest appearance on the show. William is back to answer some questions and concerns employers have. He shares how to act fairly and with accordance to law during the pandemic when an employee tests positive for COVID-19, how to keep the employee’s diagnosis private, how to accommodate employees with mental health issues during this time, and so much more. Highlights: Employee tests positive...
Apr 24, 2020•26 min•Ep. 8
Joseph Amato is the District Director for the SBA’s Nevada District Office as of 2017. A former executive and business leader with over 30 years of experience in small business development and commercial lending, Amato oversees the delivery of Small Business Administration services in Nevada from the SBA’s Las Vegas District Office and Reno area office. Today, he offers advice on how small business owners can apply for the SBA’s EIDL (Economic Injury Disaster Loan) Program and the PPP Loan (Payc...
Apr 21, 2020•28 min•Ep. 7
James Boretti is a health and safety expert at Boretti, Inc. He has over 33 years of experience and an extensive background in the field of Occupational Safety & Health. He provides a broad range of technical and business safety solutions for his clients. This episode shares some light on what employers can do to keep their staff safe and healthy during this COVID-19 pandemic. Highlights: How does the Coronavirus work and get transmitted to others? Why does social distancing help reduce the ...
Apr 14, 2020•37 min•Ep. 6
William Tamayo is the District Director of the EEOC’s San Francisco District Office, a position he has held for the last five years. In his role, William oversees investigations and operations and issues findings of discrimination. He served as a regional attorney for the EEOC for 20 years prior to becoming the District Director. In this episode, William offers advice for employers seeking additional legal help when it comes to navigating today’s COVID-19 pandemic. Highlights: Employee refuses t...
Apr 14, 2020•24 min•Ep. 5
Brett Sutton answers three frequently asked employment law questions about the COVID-19 pandemic. He answers whether it’s legal to take an employee’s temperature at work and send him/her home if they have a fever. What to do if an employee is healthy, but scared to report to work because of the virus; can they still legally work? And do temporary furlough employees still get the new federal paid leave entitlement even when they haven’t returned to work? Resources: Suttonhague.com Calnevalaw.com...
Apr 10, 2020•11 min•Ep. 4
