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Founder of the Firm, Elizabeth Koumas, has built a reputation for finding practical solutions for clients in a more personalized and economical fashion. Some clients consult regularly with Ms. Koumas on almost all aspects of their business. Others retain Ms. Koumas to assist them in handling specific problems. Ms. Koumas takes pride in her responsiveness to the needs of the clients. Her practice has grown over the years because of her ability to adapt to the ever-changing needs of the clients.
Although Ms. Koumas has trial expertise, she encourages the use of early settlement and alternative resolution techniques, such as arbitration and mediation, where appropriate, as a means of efficiently handling client matters. The Firm works closely with each of its clients in litigation avoidance and pre-litigation strategy. If a legal claim is asserted, the Firm will rely upon its substantial experience in pursuit of the most efficient and effective conclusion, always taking into consideration the client’s ultimate goal.
Ms. Koumas' practice is featured in the premiere edition of the San Diego Attorney Journal. Click here to view article.
For more information about our services please click on the links below.
Up Coming Presentations
None scheduled at this time.
For more information about seminar agendas or custom seminars or training for your business needs, please contact Elizabeth Koumas.
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EMPLOYER NOTICES:
- April 12, 2012- Meal Period Decision-The California Supreme Court has just released its long-awaited decision in the Brinker Restaurant Group v. Superior Court of San Diego case, ruling that employers must relieve employees of all duty during meal periods - but need not ensure that no work is done during that time. The incentive for the litigation of a violation of this wage and hour requirement is the remedy for failing to provide the meal (and rest) periods as required: An extra hour of pay at the regular rate for violations of each of the meal and rest requirements, respectively.
- Effective April 30, 2012- The new NLRA posting requirements for most private employers has been postponed from November 14, 2011 until April 30, 2012. Employee Rights NLRA Poster.
- EMPLOYMENT LAW ALERT (Sept. 2011)
- Effective July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011, the IRS approved business mileage reimbursement rate increased to 55.5 cents per mile. This mileage rate will continue in 2012.
- Effective January 1, 2012, there was a change to the computer software or licensed physician exemptions minimum hourly rates - the computer software exemption minimum hourly rate of pay = $38.89 (min. salary $6,752.19/mo. or $81,026/yr).
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New FMLA Regulations and their Effects on California’s Family Rights Act (CFRA) Regulations
On November 17, 2008, the federal Department of Labor issued revised regulations interpreting the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). (New FMLA Regulations.) It has created a Table comparing differences between the revised FMLA regulations and the Commission’s CFRA regulations. Click here for Comparison Chart Between New FMLA Regulations and CFRA Regulations.
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Effective August 7, 2009, Form I-9 Approval Extended. The Employment Eligibility Verification form (with a revision date 08/07/09 in lower right corner) has been approved for extended use by employers until August 31, 2012. Click here for Newest I-9 Form. For Spanish version, click here.
- On Jan. 1, 2008, California's minimum wage increased to $8.00 per hour.
- On July 24, 2009, federal minimum wage increased to $ 7.25 per hour.
The information contained on this site is intended only for companies employing California employees.
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Please feel free to contact the firm at any time using the information below: EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2011
110 West "C" Street, Suite 1300
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 682-4811 (Tel)
(619) 503-4530 (fax) |
For directions click here.
For information on parking and public transportation click here.
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