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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…

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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…

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Gender Discrimination Allegations Made Against TMZ

California is home to certain industries with notorious reputations for how women are treated in the workplace. These industries, which tend to be male dominated, include tech companies in Silicon Valley, the venture capital industry and much of the entertainment industry. While not all companies…

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California Ballot Measure Focuses On Fate Of Gig Workers

One of the biggest employment law issues of this generation is the proliferation of the so-called “gig economy.” In the absence of good-paying fulltime jobs with benefits, many workers are forced to string together several part-time jobs, often ones where they are labeled as “independent…

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Beware asbestos when cleaning up storm damage

As the summer of 2020 ends, Americans must deal with the damage from seasonal storms. Whether it’s a hurricane, derecho or wildfire, storms can wreak havoc on a neighborhood and cause significant damage. Even after the storm passes, cleaning up the debris comes with its…

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Keeping teen drivers safe during the “100 Deadliest Days”

Labor Day is just around the corner, marking the unofficial end of summer for many teens returning to school. But Labor Day also marks the end of another significant date parents and teen may not be aware of – the “100 Deadliest Days” of summer.…

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Is your workplace a hostile work environment?

You work hard to provide for your family and advance your career. However, in a hostile work environment, every day takes its toll on your emotional state. You may be cut off from advancement opportunities or endure jokes that make it clear that you do…

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Why are pedestrian accident deaths on the rise?

One of the most concerning accident trends in the last few years is the increasing number of pedestrians killed in vehicle crashes. In 2019, the number of pedestrian deaths from auto accidents reached a 30-year high: 6,590 pedestrians were killed. That also was a 5% jump…

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About your employment and your social media activity

Is there cause to worry about your job in connection with your personal internet presence? Does your employer have the right to poke into your private life by scrutinizing your social media posts? Is a supervisor’s objection to something that you posted online an example…

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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 information is only used in aggregate…

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New pool? The safety tips you might not know

This summer has been a historic departure from the norm. With more families spending time at home, swimming pools are one of the most exciting options residents – particularly children – can enjoy. Sadly, San Diego County reports a significant spike in near-drowning cases this summer. Half…

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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. Unfortunately, many applicants are passed over…

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