Starbucks Tip-Pooling Plan OK

Shift supervisors at Starbucks are now able to receive tips!  A judge previously awarded $86 million in restitution to a class of Starbucks baristas on the grounds that Starbucks's policy permitting shift supervisors to share in tips that customers place in a collective tip box violated the Unfair Competition Law (UCL) (Bus. & Prof. Code, § 17200) based on a violation of Labor Code section 351.

Starbucks appealed the decision and, in a somewhat surprising decision, the fourth appellate district concluded that Starbucks's tip-allocation policy did not violate California law.

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Sayar Fausto and Ebrary Provide Content to Clients

Sayar Fausto announces its complimentary offering of online digital books to clients via the eBrary, Inc. consumer database.  In an effort to provide clients with additional resources to which they may refer for additional information relating to their case or area of interest, Sayar Fausto will be offering an online database of books, research materials and legal journals offered via the eBrary, Inc. libraries.

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Best of the Bay - Sayar Fausto featured

KRON Channel 4 television featured Sayar Fausto LLP in the 'Best of the Bay' series. Mario Fausto was interviewed for the program and explains how the law firm is dedicated to providing both legal advice and support; helping businesses, families and individuals. View Video

 
Live Online Help - Speak to an Attorney
We have introduced a new service, (now in beta) to enable our clients to chat through text messages with one of our attorneys or paralegals.
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Sayar Fausto Assist NCC In License and Manufacturing Agreement

May 23, 2009 - Sayar Fausto assist NCC in closing multi-million dollar manufacturing and licensing agreement for its secure voice data and networking hardware and software appliances.   The deal represents a major accomplishment for Neutron Communications Corporation, a California corporation.

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Employment Law Presentation
Robert Nuddleman recently conducted a presentation for the Professional Fiduciary Association of California regarding employment laws impacting elder care service providers.
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