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
California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed several pieces of legislation to protect workers from sexual harassment and help sexual assault victims get justice. The bills followed on the heels of revelations of widespread abuse by producer Harvey Weinstein and other Hollywood insiders. The accusations have created a discussion about the prevalence of sexual assault and […]
Employment Law
For many years, women in the American workforce have simply accepted lower wages for the same work as their male counterparts. The truth is, there wasn’t much choice for them. Their employers would offer them less money, take it or leave it. However, this situation is changing for the better. Due to recent case law, […]
Employment Law
For many years in our country, people with disabilities have struggled in the workplace. If you had a physical, mental or psychological problem that prevented you from doing your job, you could be fired and would need to find a different job, if you could. But times have changed. There is an expectation in our […]
Consumer Rights
Kickstarter has become a popular method for inventors, artists and others to obtain funds for their projects. As consumers, Kickstarter and other crowdfunding campaigns are a great way to get involved early with attractive new products, often getting discounts from the seller as a reward for their early involvement. The problem is that the crowdsourcing […]
Consumer Rights
Many of us use third-party booking websites to secure the accommodations for vacation and work-related travel. The fact that there are so many of these websites shows how popular this option is for American travelers. These sites often combine airfare, car rentals and hotel accommodations, and they often offer special discounted rates. The problem with […]
Consumer Rights
Privacy is an important value for people throughout our country. Californians are particularly adamant in holding up privacy as an important right, even voting in 1972 to include the right to privacy as an inalienable right. However, the right to privacy – including the right to have control over who receives one’s personal information – […]
Consumer Rights
A Recent Story According to NBC News online, a woman purchased a vehicle. When the driver’s seat in the vehicle became unstable, she brought the car - under warranty at the time - to the dealership for repairs. All the dealership did was put a wood shim behind the seat to keep it from moving […]
Consumer Rights
California has no-nonsense rules for political robocalls. The California Public Utilities Code states that robocalls must begin with a real person, and that person should immediately inform you of the reason behind the call. They should then ask for your permission to play the recording. This sounds like a nice experience. Unfortunately, most robocalls in […]
Employment Law
Many of us consider Facebook and other forms of social media to be critical avenues for self-expression. We use these tools to share our ideas and genuinely held beliefs - it is part of our rights and duties as Americans. However, what happens when your boss sees some of your posts and think they reflect […]
Consumer Rights
It has happened to many people and it has probably happened to you: You check your credit score and the number is lower than it should be, or perhaps it has suddenly taken a significant dip since your previous credit-score check and there’s no reason for it that you know of. Perhaps you have checked […]
Consumer Rights
The state of California is charging Navient Corporation, formerly known as Sallie Mae, with alleged misconduct, including unfair competition and false advertising, regarding student loan servicing. The company services an estimated 1.5 million federal and private student loans in California. According to the Los Angeles Times, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra alleges Navient did not […]
Consumer Rights
Pretty much everyone with a phone has had this experience: some business calls looking for someone who isn’t you because that person owes the company money. Then the company does it again and again. Protecting Your Rights It is important to know that you do not have to put up with these calls. According to […]
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