We represented a California employee through our San Franciscl oaw office who was fired for using social media at work. We were able to successfully represent this employee for privacyRead MoreFired for Social Media at Work?
Can I get paid for taking Family Medical Leave Act time off?
First signed into law in 1192, the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), along with its California companion, the California Family Rights Act, does not provide for paid timeRead MoreCan I get paid for taking Family Medical Leave Act time off?
Obama Care (Affordable Care Act) and Whistle Blower Protections
Lost amid all the hoopla as to whether or not the Affordable Care Act will.become law (clue to Tea Party members: it has!), is the issue of what if anyRead MoreObama Care (Affordable Care Act) and Whistle Blower Protections
Should I report my employer’s unsafe working conditions to OSHA?
Of all the federal whistle blower protections, those offered under OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) are the weakest in terms of offering any protections to those reporting their employers.Read MoreShould I report my employer’s unsafe working conditions to OSHA?
Legal Internship Program Announced Today
Stephen Danz & Associates has announced the opening of its 2013-2014 legal intern’s program. Unlike most internships, law students from throughout California will be eligible to being their internship onRead MoreLegal Internship Program Announced Today
New Law Protects Victims from Wrongful Termination
Certain crime victims now enjoy additional workplace protections thanks to Governor Brown and the California Legislature this month. The recently enacted Crime Victims Protection Law, provides that an employer mayRead MoreNew Law Protects Victims from Wrongful Termination
New California (and one federal) Employment Laws for 2014
California employees can look forward to major new rights under legislation recently signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown. Let’s use this opportunity to review some of the new CaliforniaRead MoreNew California (and one federal) Employment Laws for 2014
Whistle -blowers get major settllements
In previous blogs, we’ve reported on whistle blowers who have won substantial recoveries as a result of being terminated or treated adversely due to their opposition activity.Now, we have aRead MoreWhistle -blowers get major settllements
WRONGFULLY TERMINATED – FMLA\CFRA
WRONGFULLY TERMINATED FMLA\CFRA In this series of articles we will take a look at the different provisions of the law that protect employees from termination for various reasons. In orderRead MoreWRONGFULLY TERMINATED – FMLA\CFRA
What is Associational Disability?
Scott Rope worked for Auto-Chlor System of Washington, and advised his employer at the start of employment that he would need to take time off to donate a kidney toRead MoreWhat is Associational Disability?