For better or worse, we are living in the era of defamation lawsuits. The ease with which anyone can post content on social media or blogs (often anonymously, using a pseudonym) has emboldened people to speak out about their neighbors, …
Almost every year, and sometimes in the middle of the year, the California Legislature enacts new employment laws affecting employers and employees. 2020 is no exception to this trend. In fact, there are several very important new laws that take …
One of the most common questions we receive from recently terminated individuals is “what should I do next?” Whether you have claims for unpaid wages or expenses, discrimination under Title VII or the Fair Employment and Housing Act, retaliation, sexual …
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Want to Whistleblow but Signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement? Have you ever seen something at work that didn’t seem to be quite up to snuff? Did you ever think of reporting it to your supervisor? The CEO of the company? The …
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AB 5 Makes Political Campaigns in California More Expensive Political campaigns, think twice before hiring independent contractors in California. The practice of designating staff as independent contractors who assist in common campaign activities such as voter outreach, volunteer recruitment, and …
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So You Want to Sue the Government? Not so fast. Nearly every government official, entity, and action is shielded by some form (and typically multiple forms) of immunity, often accompanied by complex procedural protections that can confound even the most …
