As of April 19th, the California Department of Public Health reports that 28,963 COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases have been confirmed in the state. Sadly, many more people are expected to develop the illness in the coming days and weeks. In an…
California employers must comply with all applicable state and federal wage and hour regulations. Acknowledging that the current emergency has made things more complicated for everyone, the California Labor Commissioner's Office has released COVID-19-related guidance on four key wage and…
Many workers struggle with sexual harassment. They dread going into work because they are being propositioned by a boss or subject to a constant barrage of sexual commentary, such as slurs, jokes, or even provocative imagery. At our law firm,…
When a contracting party breaches an agreement, the injured party can sue in court for a sum of money to make up for the breach. In some situations, a party can seek specific performance, meaning a court order to force…
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 local governments have ordered shutdowns of non-essential businesses. Unfortunately, not…
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, or both, in their lease contracts. Just what are these…
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 totally free to fire an employee for any reason. In…
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 hours in a week, you should be paid 1.5 times…
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, and far too many sexual harassment cases consist of nothing…
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 large, so fast because they have found a secret formula…