Employment law and consumer protection, explained by the attorneys who litigate it. Straight answers on your rights at work and in the marketplace.
Employment Law
As the new year approaches, workers around the country can prepare for changes for the better. State legislators nationwide put in the effort to pass bills expanding workers’ rights and granting them more protections. The majority of these new rules kick in on January 1st, 2023. Since these updates are state and not federal laws, […]
Personal Injury
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has officially released its annual Elder Fraud Report for last year. The report shows that financial fraud against older adults has consistently risen in the past several years, putting their finances and retirements at risk. If you have an older loved one, you may be the only person who […]
Consumer Rights
In a significant win for fair advertising, a California judge has certified a class action lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson (J&J), alleging that the company’s claims that one of its moisturizer lines is “oil free” is misleading. The plaintiff Narguess Noohi is acting as class representative for all consumers who purchased products from J&J’s Neutrogena […]
Consumer Rights
The housing market in California is well-known for being extremely competitive. Most state residents are obliged to rent apartments rather than buy homes due to the significant cost of purchasing a property. For that reason, the rental market is just as competitive, and many people struggle to find or keep affordable apartments. This isn’t helped […]
Employment Law
One of the most basic elements of the employer-employee relationship is the idea of fair pay for fair work. This is the agreement that employees will show up and do their work, and employers will pay them for their work. It underpins the entire economy. If employers often withheld pay from workers without excellent reason, […]
Consumer Rights
Late fees, overdraft charges, and unexpected credit card surcharges are the bane of many shoppers’ existence. Banks and credit card providers frequently charge consumers and businesses alike for the privilege of using their services. While many states have attempted to restrict financial institutions from these charges, they haven’t always succeeded. For example, as of 2018, […]
Employment Law
The pandemic has shown many employers that allowing employees to work from home can be a viable business model. However, some companies that permit remote work want to maintain minute-by-minute control over their workers. These employers may order workers to remain at their desks and active for their entire shift, ignoring California labor laws and […]
Employment Law
Recent major racial discrimination cases demonstrate that, unfortunately, bias is still alive and well in the modern workplace. Women, people of color, and disabled people often face an uphill battle to receive the same opportunities and pay as their colleagues. If you believe you’ve suffered from workplace discrimination because of your membership in a protected […]
Consumer Rights
If you’ve been called about a debt you didn’t recognize, you may have been the victim of a collections scam. Fraudsters often prey upon people’s fear of collection agencies to try to steal money and information. The scammer calls, pretending to be a collections agent, and tries to scare you into giving them the information […]
Class Action
Installing a solar energy system on your property is a significant investment. If you spent thousands of dollars on a SolarEdge system, you had every right to expect that your new solar panels and the associated support and monitoring systems would be functional for years to come. That’s why SolarEdge’s behavior is so disappointing. The […]
Employment Law
September was a significant month for employment rights in California. Among other bills, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 1162 into law. This bill makes California the fourth state in the US to require transparency from employers, making fair pay easier to achieve statewide. SB 1162 is a significant move toward a fairer employment […]
Employment Law
At the end of September, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1041 into law, officially expanding the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). With the new bill, the state gives employees of most businesses significantly broader rights to family leave. When the bill goes into effect on January 1st, 2023, workers can take time off to […]
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