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
Women all over California have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace. While most forms of sexual harassment are obvious, some forms are more subtle; sexual harassment can be so subtle that the woman might find herself wondering if her manager was hitting on her or just being polite. Here are some of the reasons why […]
Consumer Rights
Many people don’t take the time to think about what’s listed on their credit report until they’re applying for a loan, a mortgage or a new vehicle. However, the information found on a credit report might make doing those things nearly impossible. Consumers in California should be informed of their consumer rights and know-how to […]
Employment Law
If an individual in California is subjected to sexual harassment in the workplace, their first instinct might be to file a lawsuit. But before they take the matter to court, they’ll need to gather crucial evidence to prove that the harassment took place. Otherwise, their case might be dismissed. Here’s what people need to launch […]
Consumer Rights
One of the biggest hassles facing consumers in California is attempting to fix a mistake on their credit reports. Consumers have complained about error-filled credit reports for years. But credit agencies have not done much to prevent errors or simplify the process for fixing them. Consumer rights advocates point out that the number of errors […]
Consumer Rights
According to a Federal Trade Commission study, roughly 20% of Americans have errors on their credit reports. An error on your credit report may result in a lower credit score, which could make it harder to convince California lenders to approve a loan application. Take a look at the errors that tend to show up […]
Consumer Rights
In March and April, when the coronavirus really began spreading throughout the United States, many Californians rushed to the store to stock up on essentials: hand sanitizer, hand soap, paper towels and toilet paper. N95 masks were nearly impossible to find for those who really needed or wanted them. While supplies were low, however, California […]
Employment Law
With many nonessential businesses now closed in California, many office employees have yet to return to work amid the COVID-19 pandemic. At some point, when offices do reopen, work life still will be different. What can employees expect once they need to return to the office? Will you have to return if you have a […]
Employment Law
Following a lawsuit from a former Pinterest COO who alleged workplace discrimination and wrongful termination, Pinterest employees are planning to stage a digital walkout. The employees aim to call attention to the racial and gender-based discrimination that women have faced in the Pinterest workplace. According to the former COO, the company is mainly led by […]
Employment Law
Commercial pilots, FBI members and air traffic controllers face mandatory retirement ages. This was not true for the medical field. Physicians had the ability to retire when they chose to do so in California. Today, Late Career Practitioner Policies are being instituted by hospitals and medical staffs. While those policies do not impose mandatory retirement […]
Employment Law
Sexual harassment and other workplace violations have recently come under the microscope in California and across the U.S. That scrutiny is believed to have emboldened people to speak out if they’ve been victimized. Still, it occurs frequently and many remain reluctant to take the necessary steps to address these concerns. Recently, the Washington Redskins were […]
Employment Law
According to a study conducted by Forbes, women currently make up about 50% of the American workforce. Of that number, it is also projected that nearly 85% of those employees will become mothers during the course of their career. This means that a number of employees in California will be pregnant while they’re employed and […]
Employment Law
While women worked for decades to gain the right to go to work, there is still much to be done to ensure that everyone is treated equally in the workplace. The U.S. Department of Labor indicates that nearly 50% of America’s workforce is made up of women. While the term “discrimination” leads many to think […]
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