Our Founding Partner, George R. Corey, Retires After 55 Years of Practice
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On January 6, 1964, George Corey was admitted to the California Bar and hung his shingle. Over the next 55 years, he proudly represented individuals, organizations, and small and large businesses, in San Mateo County, focusing on general and business litigation, as well as municipal law. He served as Mayor of the City of San Bruno from 1972-1973 and on the San Bruno City Council and the North San Mateo County Council of Cities. He was proud to be named Millbrae Man of the Year in 2005, as well as being named to the Northern California Super Lawyers list consistently since 2005.
On January 31, 2019, George retired from the practice of law after 55 years: "As I begin my retirement, I confidently leave the law firm that I built in the hands of my faithful and experienced partners,
Stevan N. Luzaich
,
Dario de Ghetaldi
and
Amanda L. Riddle
, our firm’s excellent attorneys,
Edward Daniels
,
Lee Sagatelyan
,
Steven Berki
,
Clare Capaccioli Velasquez
,
Sumble Manzoor
,
Andrea Nguyen
,
Susan Spiker
, and
Dallas Dean
, and our stellar staff. I know they will carry on my service to San Mateo County and its residents."
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Expansion of Fair Employment and Housing Act
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SB 1300 is a recently enacted statute which significantly expands employer liability under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). SB 1300’s changes to FEHA will make it much easier for employees to file, litigate, and prevail on harassment and discrimination claims against California employers because it lowers the burden of proof that the employee must meet. It also expands FEHA protection to any harassment by contractors, whereas previously employees were only protected from sexual harassment by contractors. As a result, it is vital that employers are vigilant in preventing harassment in the workplace and take immediate corrective action when claims of harassment arise. Employers should reach out to our employment counseling team to make sure that their anti-harassment and discrimination policies are effective. Employers should also seek counsel before asking employees to enter into non-disparagement agreements, confidentiality agreements, and agreements that seek to waive FEHA claims in exchange for a raise or a bonus or as a condition of employment or continued employment, because SB 1300 impacts an employers’ right to require such agreements from an employee.
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Employers May Still Ask Candidates About Salary Expectations, Just Not Salary History
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AB 2282 specifies that the current prohibition on asking a job applicant about prior salary does not forbid an employer from asking the applicant about his or her salary expectations for the position being applied for. It makes clear that prior salary cannot be used to justify a disparity in pay based on sex, race or ethnicity. AB 2282 excludes from the above prohibition a compensation decision based on a current employee’s existing salary, so long as any wage differential resulting from that compensation decision is justified by one or more specified factors under Labor Code §1197.5, including a seniority system or a merit system.
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Spring Cleaning Your Estate Planning Documents
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The flowers are blooming and we have spring cleaning on our minds. While you are going through you closets, take a look at your estate planning binder. Is it in an accessible place? Have you told family members where they can find it when the time comes? Also, take the opportunity to make sure your documents are up to date. If there are any updates that need to be made due to changes in your wishes, family dynamics, or the law, our estate planning team would be happy to help you out.
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Congratulations go out to
Stevan Luzaich
,
Dario de Ghetaldi
and
Levon Sagatelyan
for again being named as Northern California Super Lawyers, an honor given only to 5% of attorneys practicing in Northern California. Our partner
Amanda Riddle
was also recognized as a Northern California Super Lawyer, as well as being named to the Top 100 Lawyers in Northern California and Top 50 Female Attorneys in Northern California. Congratulations also go out to
Clare Capaccioli Velasquez
who was elected as the 2019 Secretary of the San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association.
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Community Partner Spotlight
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We actively support many non-profit organizations in the Bay Area. This edition, we want to draw readers’ attention to
LifeMoves
.
LifeMoves
is the Peninsula’s principal provider of housing and support for homeless families and individuals.
LifeMoves
(formerly InnVision Shelter Network) has 17 transitional housing facilities from Daly City to San Jose. On any given night, LifeMoves houses 750 people, over 50% of which are children. Over 80% of families and 70% of single adults who complete LifeMoves programs succeed in returning to permanent homes of their own.
Amanda L. Riddle
serves on the board of directors of LifeMoves.
George Corey
and
Stevan N. Luzaich
are past board members.
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Estate Planning
Our estate planning practice covers a broad variety of vehicles to assist our clients in settling their estate in the most cost effective and efficient manner.
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Business Litigation
We also litigate matters for larger businesses and corporations in the areas of unfair competition, securities violations and anti-trust.
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Employment Law Litigation
Our experienced attorneys represent clients in employment litigation lawsuits in the areas of......
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Millbrae Office
700 El Camino Real
Millbrae, CA 94030
Phone: (650) 871-5666
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Half Moon Bay Office
625 Miramontes Street, Suite 106
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Phone: (650) 726-7578
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