Can I Be Fired During the Coronavirus Outbreak?
The spread of the novel coronavirus continues unabated. Each day, thousands of Americans are diagnosed with the virus, many of whom suffer complications that require hospitalization. In response, state and…
Should You Arbitrate or Mediate a Commercial Lease Dispute?
Arbitration and mediation are alternative dispute resolution techniques that can keep parties out of court and out of the public eye. Many landlords include a mandatory arbitration or mediation clause,…
5 Bases for a Wrongful Termination Claim
California is an at-will employment state, which means that employers can fire an employee for almost any reason if there is no employment contract stating otherwise. However, employers are not…
Red Flags for Overtime Violations
Both state and federal laws require that employers provide overtime pay. California’s laws are particularly generous. If you work more than eight hours in a day, or more than 40…
5 Ways to Document Workplace Sexual Harassment
The #MeToo movement has sensitized many people to the importance of taking allegations of sexual misconduct seriously. However, victims still face challenges. In particular, the legal system operates on evidence,…
3 Tricks Insurance Companies Use to Limit Claims—And How We Counter Them
Some of California’s largest employers are insurance companies. They are sold on the New York Stock Exchange and are valued at billions of dollars. These insurance companies have grown so…
5 Things You Should Know About the Statute of Limitations in a Personal Injury Claim
After you have sustained an injury in an accident or as a result of another party’s negligence or wrongdoing, you may be thinking about filing a personal injury lawsuit. For…
5 Things to Know About Damages in Your Auto Accident Case
When you have been injured in a serious auto accident in Southern California, you are probably trying to focus on getting proper medical attention for your injuries and finding a…
3 Things You Should Know About Comparative Fault in Your Personal Injury Case
When you are injured in an accident in Riverside or as a result of another party’s intentional wrongful act, you may be thinking about filing a personal injury claim. Personal…
Civil Rights: What Are My Rights When I Am Arrested?
If you are arrested in California, whether you have been wrongfully arrested or not, it is important to know that you have civil rights that protect you from certain actions…