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When is my employer required to give me a meal break?
Sometimes we physically and mentally need a meal break during the workday to refresh ourselves, so we can perform at an optimal level throughout the day. California law recognizes that meal breaks are a basic need and addresses when an employee is owed a meal…
What issues might you run into in a dog bite case in California?
Although many people think of dogs as loyal pets, the fact is that dogs can sometimes turn hostile in a heartbeat, regardless of what breed they might be. Some of our readers may think that it is just so-called “aggressive” breeds that you have to…
How does the Jones Act protect workers on ships?
When they think about being injured at work, most people think of workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation benefits protect many workers within the San Diego area. However, there are many workers based in San Diego who work in maritime industries and are not covered by California’s…
What are my options after a hit-and-run accident?
Bicyclists and pedestrians are prone to suffering serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident. This is because full-sized vehicles are much heavier than a pedestrian or a bicycle. Full-sized vehicles also travel at higher speeds. And of course, pedestrians and bicyclists are much more vulnerable…
After filing an EEOC charge, this is what happens
Filing your Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charge against your employer is scary. You probably already tried to talk to your employer about the employment discrimination, and they did not help. You might be afraid of losing your job, and you probably consulted with an…
Google settles class action claim based on gender discrimination
Despite all of the attention that has been given to workplace discrimination over the last several decades, the problem persists. In fact, a 2017 class action lawsuit against Google just resulted in the tech giant agreeing to pay $118 million to settle allegations of gender discrimination. The…
California’s ‘ABC test’ prevents employee misclassification
Did you know that it matters whether you are considered an employee versus an independent contractor? Employees have many rights under California law that independent contractors do not enjoy. Some employers wrongfully classify employees as independent contractors, depriving these workers of their rights under the…
Pregnancy discrimination is real
Often, pregnant employees believe that they do not have discrimination protections. However, that could not be further from the truth, and in this post, we will explore just some of those protections. Broadly, though, if an employer takes any negative employment action (firing, demotion, etc.)…
Focusing on your legal needs while you recover from injury
No one expects to be injured in a motor vehicle accident when they are on the roadways in California. However, the reality is that car accidents, motorcycle accidents and truck accidents happen every day in our state, and throughout the country. Despite your own best…
California sees spike in e-bike crashes
Electronic bicycles (e-bikes) are gaining in prominence in a major way in San Diego, its surrounding areas and throughout California. However, the vehicles remain risky, and the law regarding e-bikes is in its relative infancy. Legislators and law enforcement are still gauging how to regulate…
Employers may violate your FMLA rights
Many California residents work full-time jobs all year long, with a limited amount of paid time off for vacation and illness. However, this limited amount of time off may not be enough for employees who are unable to work due to certain life circumstances. Under…
Five ways to address an adverse employment decision
If you’re subjected to an adverse employment action, such as demotion, a changed work assignment, a pay cut, or termination, then your employer is going to do everything within its power to try to justify that action. But you shouldn’t just sit back and accept…
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