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Accidents Caused by Bad Road Conditions

Studies have found that California has some of the worst road conditions in the country. These conditions not only increase the chances of car accidents but also lead to higher repair and maintenance costs for...

What You Need to Know About Pregnancy Discrimination

Understanding Your State and Federal Rights as a Pregnant Worker If you are pregnant you are afforded certain protections under state and federal law. For instance, an employer cannot discriminate against you because you are...

Los Angeles City Council Advances “fair Work Week” Ordinance

Committee Clears Ordinance to Enforce Fair Workweek Policy The “Fair Work Week” ordinance has cleared the Economic Development and Jobs Committee of the Los Angeles City Council. The ordinance would put in place several requirements...

Can I Be Forced to Return to Work After an Injury on the Job?

Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities When Returning to Work After a Workplace Injury One of the most common questions that people ask after being injured on the job is when they have to return to...

Important Pieces of Evidence to Collect After a Work Injury

Millions of people get injured on the job each year, and thousands end up dying from those injuries. Despite how widespread workplace accidents are, few people ever expect to get injured while at work, and...

What Are My Rights in California as an Independent Contractor?

Understanding the Differences Between an Employee and an Independent Contractor in California Today millions of people across the country consider themselves independent contractors. The rise of the “gig economy” has enticed countless individuals to sever...

Is My Employer Committing Wage Theft?

How to Identify Wage Theft and What to Do if It Happens to You Wage theft is not always blatant. Employers can steal money from their employees by not paying them overtime, paying them less...

Nuestras Victorias Para Clientes De Despido Injustificado

Defendiendo Los Derechos De Las Personas Despedidas De Sus Trabajos Ilegalmente Ser despedido o destituido de su trabajo puede ser devastador, pero también puede haber sido ilegal. Las leyes estatales y federales protegen a los...

Cómo Probar La Discriminación en El Lugar De Trabajo

Comprendiendo Sus Derechos Si Ha Sido Discriminado En El Trabajo Cualquier forma de discriminación en el lugar de trabajo es incorrecta y, en la mayoría de los casos, ilegal. Las leyes estatales y federales proveen...

What is the Difference Between Workplace Defamation in California and Public Defamation?

Understanding Defamation Laws and Your Rights to Compensation Defamation is a broad legal term referring to written or spoken statements that damage a person’s reputation. Under California law, an individual can file a civil lawsuit...