California is the First State to Ban Discrimination Based on Natural Hair
This summer, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that protects people from discrimination based on their natural hair. The law went into...
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Jan 24, 20202 min read
The Weinstein Trial: Misconceptions of Sexual Assault & Harassment
The New York trial of Hollywood director Harvey Weinstein has begun. More than one hundred women have accused Weinstein of sexual abuse,...
Nov 20, 20192 min read
Should I Talk to HR About Sexual Harassment?
Experiencing sexual harassment at work is in itself very unsettling. It can feel even more uncomfortable to talk about it with Human...
Nov 13, 20191 min read
New Sexual Harassment Laws Protect Victims of Sexual Harassment
AB1510 (Reyes) You may remember the big story regarding the University of Southern California students who were molested by Dr. George...
Nov 6, 20192 min read
Know Your California Maternity Leave Rights
Having a baby is one of the most exciting times in your life. However, when trying to navigate how much time to take off work, it can be...
Oct 30, 20192 min read
Bicycle Injuries 101
Cycling is an excellent mode of transportation for many reasons. Health and wellness, environmental, and having more control over...
Oct 21, 20192 min read
How to Report a Dog Bite
Dog bites can range from mildly painful to deadly. They can happen quickly and unexpectedly. While you would think that most dog bites...
Sep 11, 20192 min read
Pumping Laws in the Workplace for Breastfeeding Women
Having a baby means facing hundreds of choices. Should you cloth diaper or disposable? Breastfeed or formula? When breastfeeding mothers...
Aug 28, 20192 min read
Is It Wrongful Termination?
California is an "at-will" state. "At will" means that your employer can fire you at any time for any reason (or no reason at all). This...
Aug 19, 20192 min read
Immigration & Discrimination in the Workplace
Discrimination based on citizenship status is illegal as covered by the INA (Immigration and Nationality Acts) anti-discrimination provision
Jul 31, 20192 min read
Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employee: Which Are You?
When you are working as an employee, you are one of two types: exempt and non-exempt. Often employers will attempt to misclassify an...
Jul 23, 20192 min read
What Constitutes Reasonable Accommodation for Disabilities?
Learn more about the American Disabilities Act and similar laws that protect disabled workers under the California Fair Employment and Housi
Jul 15, 20192 min read
Fired Due to Disability? What Now?
Finding work as an able-bodied person can be difficult. Finding a job as a disabled person can be a battle. If you’ve been let go from...
Apr 26, 20192 min read
What to Do When Hit by an Uninsured Driver
Find out what to do when the other driver doesn’t have insurance.
Apr 18, 20193 min read
What is the Settlement Process for a Car Accident Claim?
There can be a lot of financial burden on a party after a car accident. Medical bills, shop repair, car rentals, and missed work can all...
Apr 4, 20192 min read
4 Reasons Personal Injury Attorneys May Turn Down Your Case
Fresh from an accident, you may be feeling emotionally vulnerable at best, and at worst in physical or emotional distress, which can make...
Mar 26, 20192 min read
Multi-Vehicle Crash in San Bruno Stops Traffic on the 101
Law enforcement in San Bruno was trying to move traffic after a multi-vehicle accident on the northbound 101 that practically caused a...
Mar 15, 20192 min read
Major Car Crashes Surge Last Week
The City of San Francisco announced a plan to eliminate traffic deaths by 2024 completely. This seems like a bold move considering that...
Mar 8, 20192 min read
Minivan Collides with Semi-Truck and Kills Three
Thursday, February 28, 2019, three people were killed when an SUV rammed the back of an illegally parked truck on I-80 in Emeryville. All...
Feb 28, 20192 min read
3 Killed, Including 2 Kids, In 5 Vehicle Crash on I-880 In Fremont
In May, there was an accident on I-880 that resulted in three fatalities. The victims were a 39-year old woman and two children, aged 14...
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