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Both California and federal law favor the enforcement of valid arbitration agreements. But, courts will not enforce an arbitration agreement that is unconscionable. Unconscionability refers to absence of meaningful choice on the part of one of the parties together with the contract terms which are unreasonably favorable to the other party. ( Baltazar v Forever Read More …
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The California FEHA (Fair Employment and Housing Act) protections against disability discrimination at workplace are quite broad and independent of those under the ADA. The California legislature has stated its intent that “physical disability” be construed, so that employees are protected from discrimination due to actual or perceived physical impairment that is disabling, potentially disabling, 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 …
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Imagine the following scenario that “kills” many potential retaliation cases: You approach your manager and complain about not being paid overtime (this type of complaint is a protected activity under California labor code). Your manager disagrees with you that you are entitled to that extra pay. You then submit a complaint to your HR office Read More …
One of the most commonly litigated issues in California in the context of disability and medical leave laws at workplace is whether an employer, who previously provided one or more medical or disability leaves to an employee, has an obligation to extend leave further. If you are a worker who is facting this type of Read More …
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All too often, long-time employees, who have witnessed their employer terminate different workers over the year, have a pretty good idea when their employer is trying to get rid of them as well for because of their age (or for another unlawful, discriminatory reason). Here are a few important things you should keep in mind Read More …