If you’re like many people who have been hurt as a result of someone else’s negligence, you need to know how to find a personal injury attorney who’s a good fit for your case. These five tips will get you started. How to Find a Personal Injury Attorney in California All attorneys have to be certified and licensed to practice … Read More
Gig Economy Workers and California Labor Laws
Gig economy workers – people whose income consists of income-earning activities that exist outside an employer-employee relationship – aren’t entitled to the same California labor law protections as many employees are. So what protections do gig economy workers have in California? Here’s what you need to know. Gig Economy Workers and California Labor Laws California labor laws are designed to … Read More
Slip and Fall Injuries: Could You File a Lawsuit?
Slip and fall injuries can be incredibly serious – and in some cases, they’re due to someone else’s negligence or carelessness. If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Slip and fall accidents can cause several types of injuries, including: Broken bones Sprained joints Knee damage Shoulder dislocations Muscle strains Spine and … Read More
How Many Hours Can an Employee Work Without a Break in California?
How many hours can an employee work without a break in California? Five. California law requires nonexempt employees to get a 30-minute meal break after working five hours in one day. Employees who work more than ten hours in a day are entitled to take another 30-minute meal break. But while five hours is the longest stretch of time a … Read More
Traumatic Brain Injury Settlements in California
Traumatic brain injury settlements in California can vary widely. In some cases, insurance companies are willing to pay what a victim deserves – but in others, a formal lawsuit becomes necessary. Here’s what you need to know about TBI settlements in our state. Traumatic Brain Injury Settlements in California If you settle a brain injury case with the at-fault party’s … Read More
Could You File a Catastrophic Injury Lawsuit?
Catastrophic injuries – in a legal sense, those that prevent a person from performing gainful work – are completely life-changing. These types of injuries often result from physical harm to the brain or spinal cord, but they also include things like serious burns, amputations, organ damage and other types of damage. If you’ve suffered a catastrophic injury due to someone … Read More
California Employment Discrimination Law and Its Enforcement
The Department of Fair Employment and Housing, or DFEH, handles California employment discrimination law and its enforcement. Discrimination occurs when someone receives less favorable treatment because they have a specific characteristic – one that’s protected by law – and if it’s happened to you, you could have legal recourse. California Employment Discrimination Law and Its Enforcement California’s Fair Employment and … Read More
What is Discrimination?
Discrimination is a huge problem in American workplaces, and there’s a good chance that you’ve seen it or experienced it yourself. However, some people aren’t totally clear on the definition of discrimination – or when it’s illegal. So what is discrimination, when is it against the law, and what can you do about it? Here’s what you need to know. … Read More
Should I Get an Attorney After a Car Accident?
“Should I get an attorney after a car accident?” That’s a common question – but there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Here’s what you need to know about hiring a lawyer after you’ve been in an accident. Should I Get an Attorney After a Car Accident? You may want to get an attorney after a car accident if one or more of … Read More
Medical Marijuana Retailers and Class Action Lawsuits
Medical marijuana companies – dispensaries, growers and large-scale operations that coordinate the entire supply chain – have recently started getting a lot of attention for failing to stick to California’s wage and hour laws. In fact, they’ve been the subject of a number of class action lawsuits recently. Here’s what you need to know. Related: What is a class action … Read More
