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Author Feldman Browne Olivares Wins Appellate Victory Holding Joint Employers Liable For Large Civil Penalties
Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) June 06, 2015
Feldman Browne Olivares wins appellate victory clarifying that large California employers who knowingly use misclassified workers and fail to take remedial action will be liable for large civil penalties under PAGA.
In 2013, Feldman Browne Olivares attorneys, Lee R. Feldman and Alicia Olivares, filed a class action entitled entitled Noe v. Canvas Corporation, et al. (BC486653), alleging that workers hired off of Craigslist by Canvas Corporation to sell food and beverages at Southern California concert and sporting venues owned by Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) were not paid the minimum wage. Feldman Browne Olivares argued that because AEG and its concession subcontractor, Levy Premium Foodservice Limited Partnership (“LEVY”) had the contractual right to control all aspects of the workers’ employment, including what, how, when, where and for what price they sold to AEG’s customers on AEG’s property, these workers were employees of AEG and LEVY. AEG and LEVY argued that they were not responsible for paying the workers or ensuring that they were properly classified as employees because Canvas Corporation was the entity that hired them and made the classification decision.
In 2014, after extensive discovery, AEG and LEVY brought a motion seeking to have the claims against them thrown out. Feldman Browne Olivares successfully opposed the motion on all claims except one—for violation of Labor Code Section 226.8, which provides for large penalties of up to $ 25,000 per employee against any employer that engages in the act of willful misclassification of an employee as an independent contractor. The trial court reasoned that AEG and LEVY could not be held liable for engaging in the act of misclassification because Canvas had already classified the workers as independent contractors before they ever stepped foot on AEG property. Feldman Browne Olivares argued that AEG and LEVY had “participated in” and ratified the misclassification decision by employing the misclassified workers despite knowing they did the same jobs as regular employees and knowing they were not paid minimum wage for work done on AEG premises servicing AEG’s customers.
Feldman Browne Olivares filed an application for a Peremptory Writ of Mandate, asking the court of appeals to step in and reverse the trial court’s dismissal of the claim against AEG and LEVY for willful misclassification. On June 1, 2015, the Court of Appeals ruled that the trial court had erred in concluding that joint employers who did not directly misclassify workers cannot be held liable for the penalties set forth in Section 226.8. The Court of Appeals held that Feldman Browne Olivares was correct in arguing that joint employers who were aware of misclassification and took no action to remedy such misclassification can be held liable for huge penalties through the California Private Attorney General Act (“PAGA”). The Court held:
“By choosing to use words with a broader connotation-prohibiting employers from “engaging in” the act of willful misclassification-we presume the Legislature intended to penalize a broader class of employers that includes those who, through their acts or omissions, have knowingly participated or involved themselves in the willful misclassification decision. As applicable here, a joint employer who knowingly acquiesces in a co-joint employer’s decision to willfully misclassify their joint employees has necessarily “involved” itself in that misclassification decision.
“We conclude that, contrary to the trial court’s interpretation, section 226.8 is not limited to employers who make the misclassification decision, but also extends to any employer who is aware that a co-employer has willfully misclassified their joint employees and fails to remedy the misclassification.”
The Noe decision is expected to have far-reaching impact. It has become quite common for large companies like AEG and LEVY to recruit workers to service their customers through small, poorly funded and often judgment-proof intermediary companies that flout worker protections and basic California labor laws requiring payment of minimum wage, overtime and providing meal and rest breaks. It has become a popular business model for companies like AEG and LEVY to cut costs (employee benefits and salary) by subcontracting out the procurement of labor to other entities that agree to bear those costs. By doing so, the large corporations like AEG are guaranteed a fixed profit without the burden or expense of formally employing the workers servicing their customers. Under the Noe decision, large employers can no longer avoid liability for the harm to workers hired by subcontractors who ignore state wage laws. Feldman Browne Olivares is ecstatic that their hard work, and that of their appellate co-counsel Norman Pine and Michael Rubin, succeeded in winning this important victory for California workers.
About Feldman Browne Olivares: The Attorneys at Feldman Browne Olivares exclusively represent California employees. Through aggressive litigation and zealous advocacy, Feldman Browne Olivares has recovered more than $ 140,000,000 in verdicts and settlements on behalf of California workers and their families. Feldman Browne Olivares has been recognized as one of the top Employee Rights Firms in California and our Partners and Attorneys have been repeatedly recognized as top Employee Rights Attorneys.
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Sasser Family Holdings Wins 2014 Illinois Family Business of the Year Award
Schaumburg, IL (PRWEB) October 03, 2014
Sasser Family Holdings, a 4th generation company with roots dating back to 1928, has been selected the Illinois Family Business of the Year (large company category of competition) from the Family Business Center at Loyola University Chicago’s Quinlan School of Business. The winners will be celebrated at the 21st annual Awards Gala set for Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago.
“Winning this award is a testament to our past and present staff, that they have been able to build such a successful business in a very competitive environment,” said Fred R. Sasser, CEO and grandson of the founder. “It’s also an honor to be selected by an organization that helps family businesses work together to face their unique challenges and build a stronger legacy for future generations.”
Winners of the awards are selected for their positive family/business linkage, multi-generational family business involvement, contributions to industry and community, and their innovative business practices and strategies. Sasser Family Holdings has evolved from a small rail service business to a global transportation asset services and management company comprised of six different subsidiaries, all tied under one family name and set of core values. The company promotes charity and community service, and provides exemplary recognition and respect for its dedicated employees, many of whom have generations of their own families working within the operation.
“This award is a significant achievement for our family, and is shared with all the employees who have worked together to deliver on our commitment to our customers for 86 years,” said Shad Peterson, President of Sasser Family Holdings. “Without our extended family of staff, customers and partners, we could not have received this honor.”
About Sasser Family Holdings:
Sasser Family Holdings is a 4th generation, family-held transportation asset services and management company with roots dating back to 1928. Other subsidiary business units include Chicago Freight Car Leasing Co., Union Leasing Inc., CF Rail Services LLC, CF Asia Pacific Group PTY Ltd., NxGen Rail Services LLC., and Xcēd Aviation Services. The subsidiary units are leaders in providing commercial and industrial focused rail and vehicle transportation equipment solutions including asset leasing, fleet administration management, asset repair and maintenance, and innovative technology services throughout North America, and Australia. For more information about Sasser Family Holdings, Inc., visit http://www.sfhsinc.com.
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Miracle Mittens & More Wins Top Honors in Leading Moms in Business Competition, Sisters Team Up to Create Upcycled Sweater Mittens, Hats and Other Eco-Friendly Items
Johnstown, PA (PRWEB) May 12, 2014
From among an impressive list of contestants across the United States, Miracle Mittens & More, LLC (http://www.miraclemittens.com/) has been ranked number eight in StartupNation.com’s 2014 Top 100 Leading Moms in Business competition (http://www.startupnation.com/leading-moms-in-business/HOME.php). The company is owned and operated by three sisters who team up to create upcycled sweater mittens, hats, puppets and other eco-friendly items.
Hundreds of thousands of votes have been cast in the annual competition, and this year’s flurry of popular support of the 2014 Top 100 contestants was no exception. America has once again demonstrated its immense interest and support for moms building businesses as they also tend to their families.
“With startup rates at an all-time high, these leading moms are leading the pack in startup rates,” says Rich Sloan, co-founder of StartupNation. “They’re going after their business opportunities and developing their innovative products and services with fervor,” Sloan adds.
“I was thrilled when I found out that our small business finished at number eight out of so many great contestants in the Leading Moms in Business Competition. We are truly grateful to our family members, friends and customers for their continued support and encouragement,” said Vicki Berkey, co-founder and partner, Miracle Mittens & More.
The 2014 Top 100 Leading Moms in Business ranking highlights some of the dominant trends, motivations and attributes among moms in business. They include conscience-driven business, where “doing well” is just fine, but the real rush comes from doing good; and sustainable solutions and responsible business practices are increasingly paramount.
“Participating in StartupNation.com’s Leading Moms in Business Competition has been such a great experience. Finishing in the top ten is an amazing honor that will help us generate publicity and increase brand awareness. We are humbled by the show of support that we received from our family, friends and customers,” said Nancy Lazarus, co-founder and partner, Miracle Mittens & More.
Miracle Mittens & More, LLC is owned and operated by three sisters. The company specializes in upcycled sweater mittens, hats, and other unique, eco-friendly items. To learn more about Miracle Mittens & More, visit http://www.miraclemittens.com. To purchase Miracle Mittens & More online, visit http://www.miraclemittens.etsy.com. Shop owners interested in carrying Miracle Mittens & More should send an email to miraclemittens(at)gmail(dot)com.
Media Contact:
Mary Bevan, Co-Founder and Partner
Miracle Mittens & More
miraclemittens(at)gmail(dot)com
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Digital People Wins Inavero’s 2014 Best of Staffing Talent Award
Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) February 21, 2014
Digital People, an Atterro company, announced today it has been named as one of Inavero’s 2014 Best of Staffing® Talent Award winners. Presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, the fifth annual Best of Staffing Award provides the only statistically valid and objective service quality benchmarks for the industry and reveals which staffing agencies are delivering the highest satisfaction to the permanent and temporary employees for whom they find jobs. Yet again, this year’s award outcome highlights a growing divide among the industry’s leaders and laggards, and identifies Digital People as one of the best staffing agencies for job candidates to call when they are in need of employment.
Less than two percent of all staffing agencies in North America receive the Best of Staffing Award for service excellence. Utilizing the Net Promoter® methodology, the 2014 Best of Staffing Talent winners achieved satisfaction scores nearly double the industry average. This contrast in scores is a clear indication that the firms who have earned the 2014 Best of Staffing Talent Award truly stand out for their service quality. Digital People received satisfaction ratings of 9 or 10 out of 10 from 73 percent of their permanent and temporary employees, significantly higher than the industry’s average of 53% percent.
“Less than 2% of staffing firms in the U.S. and Canada have been named to the Best of Staffing List for Talent Satisfaction, it’s so great to see that our dedication and commitment to talent is recognized.” says Susan Rylance, Sr. Vice President of Digital People. Atterro CEO, Clay Morel said, “This is an example of what happens when you assemble a team of dedicated people, that are focused on quality, and servicing our clients and our talent.”
“The staffing industry is helping organizations bridge the skills gap and add jobs today more than at any other point in U.S. history,” said Inavero Founder and CEO, Eric Gregg. “Between the well documented skills gaps and economic uncertainty, partnering with a top staffing agency is more important now than ever. The 2014 Best of Staffing Award was earned by fewer than 2% of the more than 12,000 staffing firms in the U.S. and Canada. In an era of scarce qualified talent, hard to fill positions, and ever-increasing expectations, these firms have proven they have what it takes to deliver exceptional service to both clients and job candidates. We’re proud of the accomplishments of our 2014 award recipients.”
®Net Promoter, NPS, and Net Promoter Score are trademarks of Satmetrix Systems, Inc., Bain & Company, and Fred Reichheld. Net Promoter Score is calculated by taking the percentage of respondents who, on a scale of 0 to 10, rate their likelihood to recommend the staffing agency with a score of 9 or 10 (promoters) and subtracting the percentage who rate the staffing agency a 6 or lower (detractors).
About Inavero
Inavero administers more staffing agency client and talent satisfaction surveys than any other firm in the world. Inavero’s team reports on satisfaction surveys from more than 500,000 staffing agency clients and talent each year and the company serves as the American Staffing Association’s exclusive service quality partner.
Inavero’s Best of Staffing® is the nation’s only award that recognizes staffing agencies that receive remarkable reviews from their clients and the people they help find jobs (employed talent). Bestofstaffing.com is the central place that businesses and talent go to find the best staffing agencies to call when they are in need.
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Susan Rylance, VP Marketing
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susan(dot)rylance(at)atterro(dot)com
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Gold Coast Australia wins Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race
Southampton, England (PRWEB UK) 24 July 2012
It was a spectacular scene today as thousands of people turned out to watch the winning crew on board Gold Coast Australia arrive back in Southampton, England at the end of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race. The Australian entry won the race overall securing a podium in all 15 races around the world.
For the non-professional crew on board all ten ocean racing yachts, the return to Southampton marks the end of a 40,000-mile challenge of a lifetime.
The victorious Clipper Race entry Gold Coast Australia crossed the final finish line of Race 15 at 0407 GMT. Founder and Chairman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first person to sail solo non-stop around the world, led a parade of sail on Southampton Water to welcome back the fleet of ten identical racing yachts after 51 weeks at sea.
Tasmanian skipper Richard Hewson and his crew proudly stood on the helm of the Clipper Race yacht as thousands of people applauded the victorious Australian team. On the emotional return to Ocean Village Marina, Richard described his teams’ enormous achievement,
“It has been an amazing adventure. From the start we’ve had plans to dominate the race and we’ve definitely done that. It’s been very competitive and we’ve been racing against some fantastic teams and have had very tough competition all the way.
“We’ve achieved so much more than we ever set out to, won so many races and podiums, but to stand on the stage as overall winners at Race Finish is unbelievable. The fantastic crew of Gold Coast Australia, amazing support from our sponsor and followers have all been part of making this happen,” said Richard Hewson before accepting the winning trophy on stage.
All day thousands of people lined the dockside of Ocean Village Marina in Southampton, England to welcome home the crews after a gruelling challenge lasting nearly a year, that has seen them take on the world’s largest and most formidable oceans, endured violent storms and frustrating calms, extreme heat and bone-numbing cold while racing ferociously to win.
Gold Coast Australia came first in the final race from Den Helder to Southampton, making it fifteen podium places out of fifteen possible in the world’s longest yacht race.
Today’s Race Finish was a particularly emotional moment for round the world crew member Lisa Blair. The 27-year-old Queenslander who swapped her job as a Sales Assistant to sail around the world, is now part of the unique group of people in the world able to call themselves a circumnavigator.
“I feel fantastic. It has been such an amazing morning, with so many people here welcoming us in. It is the end of my circumnavigation and it hasn’t sunk in at all.
“It’s been an emotional ride but it’s been fantastic and my fellow crew members have become like family.
“I hope to take away from this journey a career in sailing. The Clipper Race has given me the sailing skills I need to go professional in the sailing industry so that’s something I am definitely looking to pursue.”
People from all walks of life, nationalities and ages can be part of the Clipper Race. Reflecting on ordinary people achieving something extraordinary, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston applauded their achievement, as the nearly twelve months at sea today concluded.
“All the crew members have achieved something special with their lives. They have ventured out across the oceans of the world facing nature in the raw, whether it be the stifling heat and calms of the doldrums or the ferocious storms of the North Pacific and Southern Oceans. They have become great seaman and should all be justifiably proud of their achievement,” the 73-year-old sailing legend said.
The Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race is the eighth edition of the world’s longest race, visiting 15 ports of call on six continents. It is also the last race on the Clipper 68-foot yachts, as a brand new fleet of twelve identical 70-foot racing yachts will be launched for the Clipper 13-14 Round the World Yacht Race. Since the race started more than 4,000 people from all walks of life have participated in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.
NOTES TO EDITORS
Images
Low resolution images of Gold Coast Australia at Race Finish are attached. High resolution official images from Clipper 11-12 are available free for editorial use at:
http://www.w-w-i.com/clipper_1112_race/
Broadcast footage
Broadcast footage is available to download free for editorial use at:
http://www.clipperbroadcast.com
For further information log onto http://www.clipperroundtheworld.com
Overall standings for the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race
1. Gold Coast Australia 151 points
2. Visit Finland 103 points
3. Singapore 101 points
4. De Lage Landen 99 points
5. Welcome to Yorkshire 86 points
6. Geraldton Western Australia 77 points
7. New York 77 points
8. Derry-Londonderry 62 points
9. Qingdao 58 points
10. Edinburgh Inspiring Capital 40 points
For media information or interviews please contact:
Isabel Hokken, PR Manager
UK mobile: +44 (0) 7793 417 751
Tel: +44 (0) 2392 526000
Email: ihokken(at)clipper-ventures(dot)com
Ruth Harrington, PR Officer
UK mobile: +44 (0) 7792 408 695
Office: +44 (0) 2392 526000
Email: rharrington(at)clipper-ventures(dot)com
Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race
The Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race started on 31 July 2011 from Southampton on the UK’s south coast and will return to the city in July 2012 after 40,000 miles of ocean racing – the world’s longest ocean race. The event was established by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston to give everyone, regardless of sailing experience, the opportunity to experience the exhilaration of ocean racing. More than 500 people representing more than 40 nations will compete in Clipper 11-12. They can sign up for the whole circumnavigation or one or more of eight legs. The only qualification for the race is the minimum age of 18 – there is no upper age limit. The overall race is divided into individual stages and points are accumulated in a Formula 1-style scoring system. The yacht with the highest total at the finish wins the Clipper Trophy.
About Clipper Ventures Plc
More than 40 years have gone by since Sir Robin Knox-Johnston’s record breaking solo and non-stop circumnavigation in 1968-69. Now, as Chairman of Clipper Ventures Plc, he is at the forefront of promoting round the world yacht racing. Clipper Ventures, the marine events company founded in 1995, is focused on developing and promoting major events capable of attracting significant participation, income, media coverage and associated sponsorship revenue. Sir Robin founded the company on the premise that sailing should be made available to everyone, regardless of age or experience. Almost 3,000 people have now competed in the seven editions of the Clipper Race to date. The company also owns the rights to the VELUX 5 OCEANS race and runs successful Events and Training divisions.
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is the Executive Chairman and founder Director of Clipper Ventures Plc. Sir Robin has been involved in sailing all his life and holds a Department of Transport Master’s Certificate. He is the first person to sail solo and non-stop around the world and has also set the record for the fastest circumnavigation with Sir Peter Blake. In 2007 he completed his second solo circumnavigation when he competed in the VELUX 5 OCEANS race. Sir Robin has considerable experience of the administration of round the world races having served on the Whitbread Race committee from 1990 to 1994 and having organised the BOC Challenge Round the World Race in 1982 and 1986. He has been named RYA/YJA Yachtsman of the Year an unprecedented three times and participated in the 2010 Sydney-Hobart race at the age of 71.
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Willow Valley Retirement Communities Wins Four Finest of 50+ Housing Awards from the National Association of Home Builders
Lancaster, PA (PRWEB) February 14, 2012
Willow Valley Retirement Communities (WVRC), located in Lancaster, Pa., recently was honored with 4 Best of 50+ Housing Awards from the National Association of Residence Builders’ (NAHB) 50+ Housing Council.
WVRC received the following awards:
Greatest Outdoor Amenity (Silver Achievement Award for The Landing at Willow Valley) – Single exterior landscaped community amenity built for the use of residents. Submissions are evaluated for style, use by residents, creativity, and integration of landscaping components.
Very best Remodeled Project (Silver Achievement Award for The Manor Club) – Projects that involve partial demolition and/or reuse of an existing structure or portion of for the objective of sustaining a similar use. Examples might contain remodeled or renovated houses or buildings and programmatic solutions to accommodate altering resident wants and desires.
Greatest Life-style Plan (Gold Achievement Award for Willow Valley Retirement Communities’ Life style System) – Given that life style is such a key component of the 50+ housing expertise, NAHB added the Life style Awards to this year’s plan. These awards recognize both “soft-programming” and built environments, and judges consider how these components come together to boost resident satisfaction and quality of life.
Finest Dining or Café Experience (Gold Achievement Award for Lakes Manor Dining Plan) – The overall quality and appeal of a dining expertise, blending aesthetics, place-making/ambiance, menu, and food top quality.
About the 50+ Housing Awards Program
The National Association of House Builders 50+ Housing Council’s Very best of 50+ Housing Awards program is the industry’s most prestigious national awards system, honoring excellence in constructing, style, and marketing and advertising of housing for boomers and beyond.
The Finest of 50+ Housing Awards are viewed by the market and media as a showcase for innovation, emerging trends, and good quality housing for the mature demographic. The NAHB is a trade association that assists promote the policies that make housing a national priority considering that 1942.
About Willow Valley Retirement Communities
Willow Valley Retirement Communities, founded in 1984, is situated just south of the City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. A not-for-profit, independently operated continuing care retirement community (CCRC), it is nationally recognized as a retirement destination welcoming residents who have relocated from 37 states. Willow Valley’s standard-setting Lifecare Agreement offers extended-term care at a predictable cost, with no improve of fees for a higher level of care. Financial efficiency is affirmed by Normal and Poor, Fitch “A” Category ratings, and CARF-CCAC accreditation. Residences at WVRC range from 800 to three,200 square feet. Community capabilities contain an 80,000-square-foot Cultural Center, two lakes, and expansive manicured courtyards with big outdoor fire-pit features. The National Association of Home Builders conferred Gold Achievement Awards to WVRC for Finest Dining Experience and Greatest Life style Programs in 2012. For much more information, call 800.770.5445 or visit http://www.willowvalleyretirement.org or http://www.providenceparkliving.com.
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