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The Shareholders of Fenton & Keller are delighted to announce:
Joseph J. Sarto has joined the firm as the Business Operations Officer
Before joining Fenton & Keller, Joseph served as the Business Administrator/Human Resources Manager for The Salvation Army. Prior to that, he worked in the residential care industry, managing several facilities, including Merrill Gardens in Monterey, Northstar Senior Living in Castro Valley, and most recently at Paradise Villa Assisted Living in Santa Cruz.
Joseph is a native of the San Francisco Bay Area and enjoys playing golf and playing piano.
Did You Know?
California Property Taxes: A New World Under Prop 19
On November 3, 2020, California voters approved Proposition 19, The Home Protection for Seniors, Severely Disabled, Families, and Victims of Wildfire or Natural Disasters Act. This new law became effective February 16, 2021, and effectively gutted most… [CONTINUE READING]
PAGA Ballot Initiative – Californians for Fair Pay and Employer Accountability Act
Several business organizations joined together in October 2021 to file a proposed proposition with the California Attorney General entitled “Californians for Fair Pay and Employer Accountability Act,” which seeks to repeal and replace the Private Attorneys General Act (the “PAGA”). The PAGA is a law that authorizes individual employees to… [CONTINUE READING]
Firm News
Fenton & Keller attorneys Elizabeth Leitzinger and Gladys Rodriguez Morales recently obtained a $2.1 million dollar award for their client in a harassment and discrimination lawsuit. The case, against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, involved the unauthorized distribution of an explicit video of a prison employee among staff and supervisors. The award followed a ten day jury trial in Monterey County Superior Court.
Upcoming Seminars
2022 Labor Law Update
- Date: Wednesday, June 22, 2022
- Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: Bayonet Blackhorse Golf Course, Seaside, CA
Christopher Panetta and Sara Boyns are presenting for the Employer Advisory Council Monterey Bay on June 22, 2022.
Join us for this employment law update to receive the latest information on employment law topics impacting California employers! Registration required.