News Type: Media Mentions

On May 24, 2018, Dana Kravetz was quoted in the SHRM article, “What Does High Court’s Arbitration Ruling Mean for California?” In the piece, Mr. Kravetz comments on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Epic Systems Corp. v Lewis, which confirmed the enforceability of class action waivers in employment arbitration agreements. Among other things, he made clear that despite the viability of class action waiver provisions, the language of arbitration agreements will continue to be heavily scrutinized and challenged in the courts by employees.

On May 30, 2018, Dana Kravetz was quoted in the Hotel News Now article, “Ruling on class action waivers gives hoteliers options.” In the piece, Mr. Kravetz commented on how hospitality employers should handle employment arbitration agreements in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Epic Systems Corp. v Lewis, which confirmed the enforceability of class action waivers in such contracts. Among other things, he emphasized the importance of class action waivers being supported by adequate consideration. Likewise, Mr. Kravetz suggested that class action waiver provisions should be a part of freestanding agreements (and not buried in employment handbooks), and that a new hire should be given notice of a requisite arbitration agreement and class action waiver along with his/her offer letters.

On June 11, 2018, Dana Kravetz was quoted on the Daily Journal’s front-page article, “Lawyers hoping NLRB offers clarity on joint employment.” In the piece, Mr. Kravetz comments on rulemaking that is likely to take place this summer by the NLRB on the issue of joint employer liability. He suggested that an anticipated change to the joint employer standard should not present much of a hiccup to employers because they are used to responding and adapting to changing laws, especially in California, an activist state.

On July 27, 2018, Dana Kravetz was quoted in the Nation’s Restaurant News article, “California high court rules against Starbucks in ‘off the clock’ compensation case.” In the piece, Mr. Kravetz comments on the importance of employers capturing the time spent by employees on minor tasks undertaken before/after clocking in/out of work now that the California Supreme Court has ruled that the so-called de minimis defense does not, for the most part, apply to California Labor Code wage claims.

On September 14, 2018, Dana Kravetz was quoted in the Daily Journal article, “NLRB proposes rule to set joint-employer standard.” In the piece, Mr. Kravetz comments on rulemaking by the NLRB that reverts to the pre-BFI standard for joint-employer liability and requires the exercise of substantial, direct and immediate control over the essential terms and conditions of employment.

On September 17, 2018, Dana Kravetz was quoted in the HR Dive article, “Looming Browning-Ferris reversal puts training in focus.” In the piece, Mr. Kravetz comments on rulemaking by the NLRB that looks to revert to the pre-BFI standard for joint-employer liability and suggests that, once new rules become effective, employers must focus on real-world training for management to ensure day-to-day compliance.

On January 1, 2019, Dana Kravetz and Lara Shortz were quoted in the Law360 article, “Hospitality Cases and Trends To Watch In 2019.” In the piece, Mr. Kravetz commented on the impact of legalized marijuana upon hiring and applicant screening in the hospitality industry. For her part, Mrs. Shortz suggested that no matter the standard for joint employer liability adopted by the National Labor Relations Board as currently configured, state laws on the topic cannot be ignored.

On January 28, 2019, Dana Kravetz was quoted in the Daily Journal article, “NLRB returns to common law test for independent contractors.” In the piece, Mr. Kravetz provides his viewpoint on the NLRB’s return to a more employer- and business-friendly independent contractor standard, noting how politics has played a significant role in the Board’s position on the issue.

On April 9, 2019, Sanford Michelman was featured in the Daily Journal article, “Jet Edge International raises $60 million investment from Solace Capital with help from Michelman & Robinson, O’Melveny.” The piece covers the recent strategic investment made by Solace, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, in Jet Edge, Mr. Michelman’s client and a leading aviation services platform and top ten charter operator in the United States.

After 20 years, Michelman & Robinson has expanded its areas of focus as well as its size.

Michelman & Robinson was featured by the Daily Journal in an article titled, “Deep and Wide: After 20 years, Michelman & Robinson has expanded its areas of focus as well as its size.” The piece recognizes the 20th anniversary of the firm’s founding and includes in-depth quotes from Sanford Michelman, Mark Robinson, Dana Kravetz and Ron Camhi. The partners emphasized M&R’s industry and market focus, litigation prowess and measured growth.