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Can I Take Leave for Alcohol or Drug Rehab in California?

If you voluntarily seek treatment, you have certain rights under California law In 2019, we know much more about drug and alcohol addiction than we did before. For example, we know that it is a disease — and that there are ways to recover. In California, if you choose...

Facebook Ads Used to Exclude Women and Older Workers

Companies used Facebook’s targeting function to exclude people by age or gender Facebook has become omnipresent in our lives, with millions of Americans checking in on the social media site daily for news, updates for friends — and even job postings. Unfortunately, an...

Can You Get Temporary SSDI Benefits?

While you can’t get disability benefits temporarily, you may have options to get them on a short-term basis. If you have a disability that prevents you from being able to work, you may qualify for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. Social...

What Does a Vocational Expert Do at a SSDI Hearing?

This expert witness plays an important role at many SSDI hearings. Applying for benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) can be a complicated — and confusing — process. Like most government agencies, the SSA has its own set of rules, regulations, and...

How to Win a SSDI Hearing

Top tips on how to put your best foot forward  If the Social Security Administration (SSA) denies your initial application for Social Security disability benefits (more commonly known as SSDI), you have the right to file an appeal. If your initial request is denied,...

U.S. Women’s Soccer, Fair Pay — and You

While the team may be struggling to achieve equal pay, California has laws in place to achieve wage equality  If you’re a sports fan, you may have watched as the U.S. Women’s National Team won the World Cup this summer in France.  Behind the scenes, there was turmoil...

New Law Protects Workers from Smoke Inhalation

An emergency regulation requires employers to ensure safe workplaces  In the past year, California has seen its share of devastating wildfires.  These fires seem to be continuing at a record pace across the state, leading to dangerous conditions for those who fight...

Trump Administration Argues Against Protections for LGBTQ Workers

Department of Justice lawyers argue that gay and transgender workers are not protected by the Civil Rights Act While sexual orientation and gender identity are not explicitly protected by federal civil rights law, in recent years, courts across the country have found...