As California’s leading employment law firm representing plaintiff-employees, we’ve heard just about every workplace horror story there is. Many times, the employer will attempt to shield itself from liability byRead MoreIntentional Misconduct May not be a workman’s compensation claim
UPDATE – Retired Proctor & Gamble CEO Vows to End Whistleblower Retaliation at VA.
Robert MacDonald was sworn into office as the 8th Secretary of Veteran’s Affairs just over a week ago, and already he has announcedRead MoreUPDATE – Retired Proctor & Gamble CEO Vows to End Whistleblower Retaliation at VA.
San Diego Gas & Electric Ordered to Pay $1.3 Million in Punitive Damages
David Bryant was a long time employee for San Diego Gas & Electric. Over the course of his career there he rose to the level of a billing supervisor. InRead MoreSan Diego Gas & Electric Ordered to Pay $1.3 Million in Punitive Damages
Employee Rights–Misclassification as Independent Contractor
Employee Rights: California employees misclassified as independent contractors seem to present low-hanging fruit to Calfiornia employers.As California’s largest employee-only law firm, we’ve seen just about all variations on this themeRead MoreEmployee Rights–Misclassification as Independent Contractor
Whistle Blower Retaliation Awards for Punitive Damages
A FLordia resident received what is probably the highest damage award in history against R.J.Reynolds Tobacco Comkpany. The verict was 23.6 Billion (with a B!), based on “only” $17 MillionRead MoreWhistle Blower Retaliation Awards for Punitive Damages