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
The pandemic accelerated the work-from-home trend dramatically by sending most US workers out of the office for nearly two years. While this has led to significant innovations in remote work technology, company policies have been slow to keep up. Critically, many remote employees have found their employers do not respect their rights and autonomy as […]
Consumer Rights
Racial discrimination and redlining may be illegal, but it is unfortunately still alive and well in California. The documentary “Our America: Lowballed” highlighted how homebuyers and sellers still face severe racial discrimination in real estate even in supposedly accepting areas like San Francisco. The documentary focused on Paul and Tenisha Austin, a Black couple living […]
Employment Law
January is an excellent time to reconsider your employment. The stress of the holidays and end-of-year deadlines often gives workers and employers tunnel vision, leaving entire industries focused on getting through the day. However, now that the new year is underway, these pressures have let up, and you may have more time to consider your […]
Employment Law
Your health and family should always come before work. After all, your job is something you do to support your life, not the other way around. However, many employers don’t see things that way. Too many companies are willing to fire employees just because they need to take time off to recover from an illness […]
Employment Law
Elon Musk and his companies have faced much scrutiny over the past year after the mogul announced his decision to buy Twitter and take it private. Between the various lawsuits filed by Twitter, SpaceX, and Tesla employees, it has become clear that Musk’s businesses have racial and gender discrimination problems. To add to the pile, […]
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 […]
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