Employers’ Liability When Retracting A Job Offer in California
Many employers believe that because they are looking to hire an at-will employee, this means that they not only can hire and fire that employee for any reason or no reason, but they also can retract job offers already extended without any legal risks and consequences to them. This is often not true, and the Read More …
Avoid Being Evasive During Your Deposition Testimony
Below is an example of an evasive employer’s witness who refused over and over to answer a question to which there is only one obvious answer. These types of attempts to try to wiggle out of answering a simple question are going to look really bad and dishonest in front of the jury, when this Read More …
Why Your Partnership Agreements Should Always Be In Writing
Ironically, one of the most common mistakes when starting a business with one or more business partners is not having a contract. Too many new business owners or start-up founders choose to agree on their terms of working together orally because they have known each other for a long time and believe that they would Read More …
How To Avoid Being Taken Advantage Of By Your Lawyer
Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for our office to get calls or emails from a person who has been pursuing or defending their case for some time, and who wants a second opinion or new legal representation, after they clearly have been taken advantage of by their present attorneys. They have typically been charged many hours Read More …
Avoid This Common Mistake When Requesting Medical Leave
Avila v Continental Airlines (2008) is a disability discrimination case which illustrates a common mistake that employees makes when requesting medical leave or disability leave. In that case, the plaintiff was terminated for missing seven days of work, four of which were due to hospitalization for acute pancreatitis. The employee had provided two medical forms Read More …
How To Be Less Nervous At Your Deposition
They say practice makes perfect. This certainly applies to depositions in any type of case, including injury and employment / wrongful termination cases. One of the best things you can do to prepare for your deposition and to also make sure that you are not overly nervous during your deposition is to practice answering the Read More …