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Yearly Archives: 2021
What are my rights as a pregnant employee?
Expecting San Diego mothers should be able to enjoy their pregnancy and the time leading up to the birth of their child without having to worry about their job. Pregnancy discrimination, or discriminating against an employee because they are pregnant, is illegal, and there are…
Tips to avoid dooring injuries
Even parked vehicles have the opportunity to injure pedestrians and cyclists. While many people may not consider colliding with a car door (dooring) a major problem, it accounts for about 20% of all cycling injuries. Considering how common these injuries are, it is important to know…
Drivers engage in distracting conduct despite knowing the danger
It is almost too common place these days to see drivers on the roadways in California who are not solely focused on the task of driving. They are, instead, also looking at their smartphones, among other distractions. The danger this presents, both to those individuals…
What should you do after a car accident with injury?
Being involved in a car accident can be a nerve-racking experience. Even a so-called “fender bender” will still likely get your adrenaline going, leaving you nervous and uncertain about what to do. But, just imagine what it is like for those who are involved in…
Can my employer impose mandatory tip-pooling in the workplace?
Yes, mandatory tip pooling is legal. This practice requires all staff involved in the "chain of service" to a customer to combine their tips and then distribute them among themselves. However, owners, managers, and supervisors are not allowed to receive a share of these tips,…
What rights do employees have when pregnant?
Many people in San Diego want to have children and start families. For many women that means that they will become pregnant. Being pregnant can be a very joyous time, but as the baby grows in the womb, life becomes much more uncomfortable for the…
Tips for Building your Retaliation Case
To build a retaliation case, you should first understand that protection applies if you engaged in lawful activity and your employer took adverse action because of it. It is crucial to document all conversations and retain employment records, as your employer may try to argue…
U.S. and California boating injuries and deaths increased in 2020
In 2020, California experienced a 52% increase in boating accidents compared to 2019, with 493 reported incidents. Nationwide, there was a 26% jump in boating accidents and a 25% increase in deaths and injuries. This rise might be linked to increased boating activity during the…
What do you need to know about age discrimination?
Most of the time when we hear about discrimination occurring in the workplace, we probably think of race or gender discrimination. To be sure, news stories about these two types of discrimination seem to pop up in California quite frequently. But, it is important to…
California ranks highest in dog attacks against postal workers
One can easily associate a dog with certain things, such as a bone or disliking cats. One association that has remained is that dogs chase the postman. While this might be humorous on the television, the reality is that many postal workers suffer injuries due…
The dire consequences of distracted driving
Distracted driving causing many car accidents that can result in serious injuries for victims and in death. During 2019, distracted driving caused 3,142 deaths. Greater than 26,000 victims died in distracted driving-related car accidents from 2012 to 2019. Because of the serious consequences of distracted driving,…
California law and employee misclassification
Of the several landmark changes to California employment law that took place in 2019, perhaps the most significant one addressed how a business can classify its workers. Businesses across the country have increasingly labelled their workers as independent contractors instead of employees, and in California…
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