Efficient And Effective Business Litigation
Employment law violations have garnered significant attention in California and across the United States. This is especially true with allegations of sexual harassment. Often, this was related to people who committed the harassment in person with allegations of...
As a business owner, you are looking out for your bottom line. Your company could be sunk if you find yourself on the losing end of a breach of contract lawsuit. There are arguments, however, that you can make in your defense that may allow you to move forward from a...
As an employer you want to do right by your employees. You want your workplace to be a productive and supportive environment for all. For disabled employees, this may mean providing a reasonable accommodation unless doing so would cause you to suffer an undue...
Employers should a serious look at job applicants when they consider their qualifications. But is it illegal for California employers to ask job applicants about their salary history. Salary history ban Since 2018, California’s employment law imposed a salary history...
California insurance companies and doctors know the importance of having a strong medical malpractice insurance policy. A medical malpractice claim can result in insurance companies paying out significant amounts through either settlement or litigation, while it can...
Many workers feel they have been mistreated at work through unlawful discrimination, wage and hour violations or other wrongful actions from their employers. Some may want to file a legal claim, but fear taking on powerful interests by themselves. In some cases, a...
In California, there are laws that mandate that employees should take rest breaks and meal breaks for a specific amount of time and at a specific frequency. The types of breaks are not the same and it is important that the employees get what is mandated and what they...
California strives to be ahead of the curve in ensuring there is fairness in the workplace. This is true for white collar corporate jobs and blue collar hourly workers alike. In recent years, many changes have been initiated to promote diversity. Although this is...
For decades, California has had a strict cap on the amount of damages an injured patient can receive after a medical malpractice claim. A ballot measure, called the Fairness for Injured Patients Act, may change that if it gets passed by voters later this year. As it...
Most employers and employees are familiar with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as they are the federal agency charged with ensuring our nation’s employment antidiscrimination laws are followed. However, their Alternative Dispute Resolution program is...