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Yearly Archives: 2020
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 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 work more…
San Diego’s Southwestern College accused of institutional racism against black employees
Allegations of institutional racism against Black employees at San Diego's Southwestern College were first raised in a 2018 report by the University of Southern California, which described a "palpable climate of anti-Blackness." A subsequent employment discrimination lawsuit filed by current and former employees suggests that,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Grocery chain settles pregnancy discrimination case
Ralph's Grocery Co. settled a claim involving a pregnant employee who was forced to quit her job after her request for a modified work schedule was denied. The settlement included a $30,000 cash payment for lost wages to the woman. Additionally, Ralph's agreed to review…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Gender Discrimination Allegations Made Against TMZ
A 27-year-old former production assistant and on-air contributor for TMZ and TooFab filed discrimination complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing. She alleges that during her nearly five years there, she and other women experienced a toxic…
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