San Diego Law Blog
Culture fit and acts of covert discrimination
Applicants can be turned down for an open position for countless reasons. From the strength of a resume and relevant work experience to availability and schedule requirements, sometimes it takes very little to differentiate between a group of candidates....
Is it illegal for your employer to ask about your sexual orientation?
Many companies, in an effort to be inclusive and diverse, send out "voluntary requests" for their employees to answer very intimate and personal questions about their race, gender, marital status and sexual orientation. The company assures employees that the...
Federal relief funds boost California unemployment offerings
The pandemic of 2020 devastated local economies, placing millions of Americans in unemployment and debilitating small businesses. In response, the federal government passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to help states recover and...
Violation of trucking regulations can support car accident claim
Many people get nervous when they find themselves surrounded by big rigs on the highway. This is understandable given that these massive vehicles can cause devastation when driven negligently, often resulting in serious or even catastrophic injuries. If you or a loved...
Ruling requires Uber & Lyft to classify drivers as employees
Employee classification is an important issue that many people aren't aware of. This is particularly true in circumstances where a worker is deemed an independent contractor rather than an employee. The real life ramifications of such classification can be...
What is quid pro quo sexual harassment and how do you prove it?
Sexual harassment remains a scary reality for far too many workers. Everyday, men and women are subjected to demeaning behavior that renders their workplace unsafe. Making matters worse is the fact that reporting sexual harassment often leads to negative employment...
When your employer ‘forgets’ to pay overtime
Your employer asks you to work overtime because it’s a surprisingly busy week and there is no other way that the company can keep up with demand. You don’t want to work the extra hours, but you do want to stay in their good graces, and you’re happy to earn a bit of...
Beware of mental distractions while driving
Distracted driving literature often focuses on warning about the dangers of texting and driving. Anything that causes a driver to let go of the wheel with one or both hands or to look away from the road is a distraction — and very dangerous. While this is certainly...
Federal and state laws forbid retaliation by employers
Employees have very specific rights when it comes to filing complaints about illegal activities that occur within the company. Many individuals who file these reports or cooperate with investigations, both of which are known as protected actions, are concerned that...
3 ways distraction impacts driving in California
You know that California has laws against distracted driving, but you also know that it still happens. You can see plenty of news stories about accidents, and you can often see drivers using their phones if you simply glance at them on the highway. Laws or not, it’s...
