An Employment Attorney Serving Walt Disney Company Employees If you are a former or current employee at Walt Disney Company, please be aware that your rights are protected by CaliforniaRead MoreWalt Disney Company Employees – Plaintiff’s Employment Attorneys
What Acts Constitute Religious Discrimination, Harassment, and Accommodation
The primary law that protects employees and job applicants from religious harassment – in hiring, promotions, and firing – is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. GenerallyRead MoreWhat Acts Constitute Religious Discrimination, Harassment, and Accommodation
California Legislature Passes Historic Bill Expanding Family and Medical Leave Rights
The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) is a state law which supplements the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. The CFRA was recently amended (SB-1383 Unlawful employment practice: California FamilyRead MoreCalifornia Legislature Passes Historic Bill Expanding Family and Medical Leave Rights
The Difference between the EEOC and the California DFEH
The EEOC is the Equal Employment Opportunity Council. DFEH is the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing. The EEO is a federal agency while DFEH is a state agency.Read MoreThe Difference between the EEOC and the California DFEH
California Non-Compete Laws for Employees
We receive many calls about non-compete agreements throughout California, primarily in Silicon Valley area. There is new law that greatly helps employees compete with former employers after they leave aRead MoreCalifornia Non-Compete Laws for Employees
Punitive damages for wrongful termination. Colucci vs. T. Mobile.
A former employee of T. Mobile, Stephen Colucci, was awarded $5 million in a lawsuit based on employment discrimination and wrongful termination. The award included $4 million in punitive damagesRead MorePunitive damages for wrongful termination. Colucci vs. T. Mobile.
Governor Newsome Announces Paid Sick Leave for California food Workers During the Pandemic and Other Consumer Protections
On August 16, 2020 Governor Newsome signed an executive order to help California food service workers during the COVID-19 health crisis. The protections apply to food workers for large employersRead MoreGovernor Newsome Announces Paid Sick Leave for California food Workers During the Pandemic and Other Consumer Protections
New San Francisco Laws Provides a “Right To Reemployment” for Some Pandemic Employees
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors decided in June 2020 to pass an ordinance to help the community during the COVID-19 healthcare crises. The law went into effect after theRead MoreNew San Francisco Laws Provides a “Right To Reemployment” for Some Pandemic Employees
Will Californians Who Refuse Work Because of Coronavirus Still Get Unemployment Benefits?
The San Francisco Chronicle reported recently that people who decline work (their old job or a new one) may still be entitled to unemployment compensation, “according to new guidelines from the CaliforniaRead MoreWill Californians Who Refuse Work Because of Coronavirus Still Get Unemployment Benefits?
How Does The Payroll Protection Plan Help Employees?
The recently passed CARES Act has a provision called the Paycheck Protection Program. This provision was designed to help employers keep and pay their employees. The Act provides that qualifyingRead MoreHow Does The Payroll Protection Plan Help Employees?