Is Your Business Covered Under Your CGL For Intentional Acts Of Its Employees?

YES, ACCORDING TO THE CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT An employer was entitled to insurance coverage under its comprehensive general liability (“CGL”) policy for claims of negligent hiring, retention, or supervision of an employee even when the employee allegedly acted intentionally, according to a recent case decided by the California Supreme Court. In the recent case of Liberty…

Are Your Workers Employees or Independent Contractors?

CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT ADOPTS NEW TEST The California Supreme Court adopted a new test this spring to determine if a business’s workers are “employees” or “independent contractors” under California wage orders. Wage orders govern minimum wages, maximum hours, and meal and rest breaks for millions of California employees.   The upshot of the decision in Dynamex Operations…