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Employers do not decide who does not get overtime

While San Diego employers may feel otherwise, they do not have the final say on who does not does not receive overtime compensation. Under both California law and federal law, employees are entitled to appropriate overtime pay, which is higher than their usual wage, if they…

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San Diego’s Southwestern College accused of institutional racism against black employees

Back in 2018, a shocking report from the University of Southern California uncovered what its authors called “a palpable climate of anti-Blackness at Southwestern College,” the community college located in San Diego County. The USC report document numerous incidents of discrimination against black employees by…

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Who is liable when a dog attacks?

Dogs may be “man’s best friend,” but dogs are animals and as such can be unpredictable. It is not unusual for a dog to lash out and bite someone. It is important for those in San Diego who have suffered dog bite to understand California dog…

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How a vicarious liability claim can help you recover compensation

The damages suffered in a truck accident can be devastating. They can not only ruin your financial stability, making it difficult to cover your daily living expenses, but they can also prevent you from obtaining the medical care you need and leave you struggling to…

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How the “savings to suitors” clause works

Usually, when an employee seeks compensation for injury while on the job, filing a negligence suit either with attorney representation or pro se in state court would be the way to proceed. For maritime workers and seaman, however, the blend of federal and state jurisdiction…

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Retaliation for reporting harassment is an ongoing problem

In San Diego, throughout California and across the nation, people who are confronted with workplace violations are increasingly emboldened to speak out about it. This includes various forms of harassment, most notably sexual harassment. Still, even when employees complain, there are other potential challenges they…

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Grocery chain settles pregnancy discrimination case

Many employers view a pregnant female employee as someone who cannot fulfill the physical demands of their job. Unhappily for these employers, at least two federal statutes protect these women from discrimination based upon their physical condition. A local grocery chain Ralph’s Grocery Co. recently…

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More changes to CA’s controversial independent contractor law

As soon as California passed the landmark law known as AB 5, people were discussing changes. The goal of AB 5, according to its supporters, was to crack down on misclassification by instituting a much stricter definition of what it means to be an independent…

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Accident at an area intersection leaves best friends dead

Two young women, both in the early 20s, died in a serious car accident at San Diego intersection. Rescuers also took 6 other people to local hospitals, but their condition was not disclosed. Police said that a person came through a red light at a high speed…

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Employment Discrimination In Response To Newest Recession

The Covid-19 pandemic is still very much active and continues to threaten health and life throughout the United States. But even as we worry about the risks of infection, we also need to worry about the many other issues related to the Pandemic, such as…

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Do you need a personalized approach to your case?

Employment decisions are made based on a lot of different factors. Your experience, education, training, and even your fit within the workplace culture can all be taken into consideration when hiring, promoting, assigning work, and even reducing hours or terminating employment. But if you’ve suffered from a…

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Gender Discrimination Allegations Made Against TMZ

California is home to certain industries with notorious reputations for how women are treated in the workplace. These industries, which tend to be male dominated, include tech companies in Silicon Valley, the venture capital industry and much of the entertainment industry. While not all companies…

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