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
You have a bundle of joy on the way, and you couldn’t be more excited. You’re preparing for the big day when your baby will arrive, and it’s normally a joyful time. But you’re noticing you’re being treated differently at work ever since you announced your pregnancy. Not only is it adding stress, but pregnancy […]
Class Action
The separation of church and state is a strong sentiment for many people in the United States. Although most people believe that separation of church and state is important, the issue becomes quite confusing when dealing with the particulars of individual cases. One area in which this issue becomes especially confusing involves church-affiliated hospitals and […]
Consumer Rights
One of the most important values in the United States is freedom of speech. As Americans, we want to be able to express ourselves without interference. This value includes online reviews for goods and services. Although there has been some retaliation from some companies against people who leave negative reviews on various websites, the US […]
Employment Law
When an employee works, that employee should get paid. It is a simple rule for employment law, but one that major employers seem to forget far too often. In the trucking industry, it is particularly easy for employers to fudge the lines regarding when their drivers are officially working and when they are not. The […]
Employment Law
New salary threshold rules were scheduled to go into effect on December 1. Many human resource departments have already complied. What happens if yours has not? The bad news is that you may have to wait a little longer. If your salary is below $47,476 ($913/week) and you work 45-50 hours weeks routinely, you could […]
Employment Law
California port truck drivers and warehouse workers are reaching their limits from employer mistreatment. Many work under contract and they work hard. They end up paying for their own vehicle repairs which really add up. The most frustrating part is feeling like their days have been wasted without pay. Often times they can spend eight […]
Employment Law
With only 38 months since the opening of the Blue Apron location in Richmond, California, the facility has been cited for massive health and safety code violations. Dangerous conditions, acts of violence, and impossible working demands have plagued the warehouse since its opening. Underpaid and overworked employees are left feeling angry. Blue Apron is a […]
Employment Law
There has been plenty of controversy over the treatment of employees who are a part of the “sharing economy,” with much of the focus on ride-sharing giant Uber. New York state recently declared, with two decisions, that Uber drivers were in fact employees and were entitled to receive unemployment benefits. Uber as well as similar […]
Employment Law
If you work in a salaried position, you probably understand the pressure to work more hours each week. But the base salary requirement hasn’t increased since 2004. Things are about to change. If you earn less than $47,476 ($913/week) and routinely work more than 40 hours per week, a new rule will soon provide some […]
Employment Law
Wells Fargo has been under fire for the past few weeks since the discovery of their alleged efforts forcing employees to cross-sell customers more products to meet lofty goals. Now, several senators are asking the U.S. Labor Department to determine if Wells Fargo employees were abused by their employer. The banking giant was fined $185 […]
Employment Law
After a sweep on September 7 and 8, California Labor Commissioner’s Office investigators have fined 18 Los Angeles garment contractors and manufacturers a total of $682,344 for labor law violations. Hefty fines for violations Six employers were fined $603,043 and given stop orders because they weren’t providing workers’ compensation insurance. An additional $42,300 in fines […]
Employment Law
Salaried workers traditionally have not qualified for overtime. But as pay has lagged for employees classified exempt or salaried and hours only increase, new federal rules will provide welcome relief. While the rules do not go into effect until December, you need to learn if and how they might affect you. In order to provide […]
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