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One of the most important factors in having a successful attorney-client relationship (and just about any other relationship) is trust. Not establishing basic trust with your attorney will make the whole process of working on your case more difficult and stressful, no matter what your case is about. You will be doubting your lawyer’s work, Read More …
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It is unfortunate that many employers in California continue rejecting their employee’s valid medical exemption and religious exemption requests from the requirement to be vaccinated. In many cases, these denials are patently unlawful, violating California Fair Employment and Housing act, among other laws. Employers often justify these denials by claiming that these decisions are made Read More …
Many workers will be ar least somewhat fearful returning to the office after working remotely for an extended period of time due to the lockdowns. While the law, that’s still in the works, will surely require employers to take specific steps to create a safe work environment, it will not be fesable to eliminate all Read More …
There are two common mistakes that you should avoid making when working with doctors who therapists who treat you for your physical or emotional injuries a personal injury or employment case: (a)Avoid saying anything to the doctor that’s going to makes you appear less honest or less likable in the eyes of the court or Read More …
The video below talks about the critical importance of witnesses in employment cases and wrongful termination claims. Even just one witness can make a big difference in winning v losing a case or in settlement negotiations. This is especially true in harassment and retaliation cases which so often involve he-said-she-said situation.
Generally, post-termination or post-resignation actions by employers have very little or no legal relevance to any legal case. Further, unlike being terminated, refusing to reinstate an employee after he resigns is not considered an adverse employment action in the context of California discrimination laws,. This is illustrated by a recent case Featherstone v Southern Cal. Read More …
If you are about to file a wrongful termination case against your employer, based on discrimination or retaliation or both, you should make sure you include any claim for unpaid wages or overtime, and any other claims for technical labor code violations, if possible. These may include such violation as failure to provide meal breaks Read More …
Let’s say you have been accused of something at work, whether fairly or unfairly. The employer is investigation the allegations and they are about to interview you, i.e. ask you questions about the allegations to find out your side of the story. This is probably a stressful time and process for you. One thing you Read More …
