San Diego City Council has approved a settlement of $525,000 relating to a 2-year old lawsuit involving sexual harassment allegations made by an 18-year veteran of the city’s fire and rescue department. The unanimous approval was given recently in a video meeting, the...
Female Janitors in California March to Protest Sexual Violence And Harassment
Over 150 female janitors along with community supporters marched on the streets of Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Jose on National Women’s Day on March 5, 2020, to demand an end to sexual harassment and violence for workers operating on the night shift. Seeking...
Protections For California Workers Affected By COVID-19
Employees in California continue to have questions and concerns related to their changed workplace situation in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some of the legal protections that California workers should be aware of in the current national emergency. If the...
Do You Have a Case For Legal Malpractice?
A lawyer-client relationship – typically built on a high level of confidentiality and trust – can turn acrimonious if you believe your lawyer provided substandard service in dealing with your case. In this situation, you have the option of formally suing your lawyer,...
COVID-19 Legal Issues Related to Paid Sick Leave For California Employees
Some of the regulations related to paid sick leave in California require clarification in the ongoing coronavirus crisis. To help ensure that employees in California know their rights in this regard, we are providing a few pertinent questions and answers. If I have...
Has My Attorney Breached a Duty of Care?
It is possible at times for clients to be dissatisfied with the outcome of their case or the way their attorney handled it throughout. But you may not always have grounds for a legal malpractice lawsuit even if you are unhappy with how things have gone with your case....
Mass Layoffs in California Due to COVID-19: Employees Should Know Their Rights
The widespread economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has led to many businesses in California to lay-off their employees. While the federal and state officials are encouraging employers to allow employees to work-from-home wherever possible, many...
Nursing Board Director Resigns After State Workers Allege Sexual Harassment
Joseph Morris, the executive director of California’s Board of Registered Nursing, has resigned following complaints of sexual harassment against him from women who worked with him. Morris headed the board that regulates and licenses nurses in the state. Allegations...
