With the new year comes a variety of new employment laws in California, introducing changes that impact employers and employees across various sectors. From minimum…
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California Broadens Paid Sick Leave: Protections for Crime Victims and Agricultural Workers Amid Emergencies
Two new California laws amend the state’s Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act (HWHFA), expanding paid sick leave for employees who are victims of certain crimes…
DMW Ranked Tier 1 Best Law Firm for Commercial Litigation in San Diego
Duckor Metzger & Wynne, APLC, received a coveted Tier 1 ranking for Commercial Litigation by the prestigious Best Law Firms® for 2025 publication. DMW’s Business…
San Diego County’s New Fair Chance Ordinance: What Employers Need to Know About the Stricter Hiring Rules
California’s Fair Chance Act (CFCA), implemented in 2018, prevents employers with five or more employees from asking job applicants about their conviction history before extending…
California Supreme Court: Prejudice No Longer a Factor in Arbitration Waiver Decisions
In a landmark ruling, the California Supreme Court held that courts should not consider prejudice when deciding whether a party has waived its right to…
California Gig-Workers’ Independence Upheld by State Supreme Court Prop. 22 Ruling
Certain gig-economy drivers can receive some employment benefits while continuing to enjoy their status as independent contractors, the California Supreme Court decided last month in…
DMW Named One of San Diego’s Top Law Firms in 2024 by San Diego Business Journal
Duckor Metzger & Wynne, APLC, is proud to announce its recognition as one of the Top Law Firms in San Diego by the San Diego…
Proposed Legislation Set to Regulate Employer Use of AI
There is a new form of discrimination that California employers need to avoid – algorithmic discrimination. In layman’s terms, algorithmic discrimination is a condition in…
Shareholder Scott L. Metzger Appointed to USD School of Law Board of Visitors
Duckor Metzger & Wynne, APLC congratulates Shareholder Scott L. Metzger on being appointed to the University of San Diego School of Law Board of Visitors….
Litigator and Mediator Mark Mazzarella and Land Use-Focused Analyst Eve Mazzarella Join DMW
Duckor Metzger & Wynne, APLC is excited to announce the addition of two distinguished professionals, Mark Mazzarella and Eve Mazzarella, to its legal team. Their…