Being a working mom is hard, especially when you recently gave birth to a child. Not only do you have to achieve your performance goals, but you also need to feed and take care of your baby. In California, you have the right to paid…
An employee devotes their time and labor for the benefit of their employer. In return, the employee rightfully expects to be paid for their efforts, on time and in the correct amounts. It can be helpful to know when an employer is required to make…
A wrong-way crash in Carmel Valley on State Route 56 has killed one person, while a second collision occurred shortly after involving the police vehicle on the scene. Both collisions involved drivers suspected of DUI. The first crash happened at approximately 1:45 a.m. last Saturday…
Dogs may be man’s best friend but they are animals and like any other animals they may lash out and bite. Dog bites can lead to serious injuries, disfigurement and emotional distress. It is important that people in California who have been bitten by a…
Any sexual harassment that occurs in the workplace can make it difficult for workers to feel safe in their workplaces and do their jobs. Because of the impact sexual harassment can have on victims, victims should be familiar with what is considered sexual harassment so they can…
Yes, as long as you are a nonexempt employee working at least five hours during a shift, California law requires employers to provide a 30-minute uninterrupted meal break. Employers must also not try to control their workers’ actions during these periods. When violations occur, employees…
When a woman gets the news that she is pregnant, she is likely so thrilled that she is not thinking about anything else. However, once reality sinks in, some women will pause and think how this will impact her current job and future career options.…
Employees in San Diego and across the United States who have been impacted by employment violations are often fearful of speaking out for several reasons. They might be under the impression that it will not help them, they fear retaliation, concerns abound that they will…
If you suspect that you’re being discriminated against in the workplace, then you might foresee legal action on the horizon. This is especially true if you end up suffering from a negative employment action, such as demotion, a pay cut, a worse work assignment, or…
Being an employee in today’s market is tough, especially when workers must endure racial discrimination in their employment. It is not fair that these employees must endure negative treatment simply because of their race. And, most readers likely think that most employers have successfully purged…
Automobile accidents involving more than two vehicles can make untangling the riddle of liability very difficult. In many accidents, the precipitating incident may only last for a few seconds. Eye witnesses who are also victims may only have unreliable memories of the accident. The ultimate…
Car accidents can leave you with a lifetime of catastrophic injuries and medical hardships. The cost to acclimate to these changes can cause victims to have to pay thousands of dollars or more in medical bills and new living expenses. When these costs begin to add up,…