Posted on: April 13, 2021

Several studies demonstrate the importance of injured workers getting back on the job as quickly as possible after a workplace incident. If a work-related injury has prevented you from working, how should you handle the process of working for your employer again? The answer is important because the longer you stay off the job, the […] read more →

Posted on: April 7, 2021

Federal and California discrimination laws make it illegal for employers to make an employment-related decision based on age. However, age discrimination laws at the state and federal levels apply only to workers that are at least 40 years old. One of the most common types of age discrimination is hiring a younger worker instead of […] read more →

Posted on: April 5, 2021

You have the right to file an appeal for a workers’ compensation claim that your employer’s insurance company did not approve. A California workers’ comp attorney represents you by filing an “application for adjudication of claim.” Just a small number of workers’ comp appeals reach the litigation stage. Most appeals end up getting settled when […] read more →

Posted on: April 2, 2021

Whether you injured yourself at work or suffer from prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals, you deserve just compensation in the form of workers’ comp benefits. Although most claims go through without a hitch, the fact remains that some workers’ compensation claims come back denied. Getting a workers’ compensation claim approved starts by understanding the potential […] read more →

Posted on: March 31, 2021

California has several employment laws on the books that protect employees against acts such as harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, and an unsafe work environment. However, far too many workers let their employers off the hook by moving on to the next job. In California, you have the right to file a lawsuit against your employer […] read more →

Posted on: March 29, 2021

California is known nationwide as the state that sets trends in politics and popular culture. The Golden State also sets the legal standard for a wide variety of laws that include the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Passed by the California legislature in 1959, FEHA predates the monumental Civil Rights Act of 1964 […] read more →

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If your employer wrongfully terminated you from your job, you might be wondering what your legal options are that include filing a civil lawsuit. A California employment attorney who handles wrongful termination cases can explain every one of your legal options, as well as help you gather and organize the evidence you need to win […] read more →

Posted on: March 25, 2021

You can find plenty of information online about how to handle a workers’ compensation claim in California. From filing paperwork on time to interacting with your employer’s insurance company, submitting a worker’s comp claim can feel like a full-time job. However, there is one part of the workers’ compensation process that leaves a huge information […] read more →

Posted on: March 24, 2021

Despite federal and state laws to prevent it, workplace discrimination continues to be a widespread legal issue for far too many employers in California. One of the most frequent causes of workplace discrimination claims in the Golden State concerns gender. Although California has implemented laws that prohibit gender discrimination, lawsuits involving discrimination based on gender […] read more →

Posted on: March 23, 2021

As a no-fault workers’ comp state, California makes the claims process relatively easy. The system is based on the legal principle that employees that suffer work-related injuries qualify to receive compensation without first having to prove negligence on the part of employers. However, there are instances in which an employer’s insurance company denies all or […] read more →