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Its not unusual in some industries (like auto repair, hair salons, flight instructors)  to sit and wait between customers. Employers in California, until recently at least, have tried to claimRead MorePiece-rate pay in California employment

SAN FRANCISCO FLEXIBLE WORK ORDINANCE SIGNED INTO LAW The San Francisco City Council recently approved a measure known as the San Francisco Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance which allows employees inRead MoreSan Francisco Flexible Work Ordinance Signed Into Law

Today, I’d like to discuss some esoteric issues regarding the overall national debate on minimum wage. Our firm represents only California employees throughout the state. in all matters of discrimination,Read MoreEmployer Required to Pay Minimum wage?

California employees who complain about sexual harassment should be aware of their right to a full and impartial investigation of their charges. Under both state (Government Code 12940(k), and federalRead MoreEmployer did not investigate my sex harassment charges

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?

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?

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

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?

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

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