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Issues that Contribute to Skilled Nursing Facility Abuse
The problem of skilled nursing facility abuse is a significant one, that has begun to place a significant stigma on nursing homes and care facilities intended to help individuals look after the elderly and fragile. Skilled nursing facilities are institutions that have...
Legal Malpractice and the Standard of Care for Professionals
Most often, people associate the term “malpractice” with negligence or carelessness shown by a member of a professional group – such as a doctor, an accountant, or even an attorney. However, it’s important to keep in mind that all of these professionals are also held...
The Fair Pay Act For Employees and Employers
Recently, the governor of California, Jerry Brown, signed the California Fair Pay Act (SB 358, Jackson), and changed the business wages landscape for all employers and employees covered by the jurisdiction of California. The new law, effective from 1st January, 2016,...
Discrimination and Retaliation – Employee Protections in California
California has furthered its reputation as the state most protective of its employees with vital amendments and additions to existing laws. Employers that are governed by the jurisdiction of California can ill afford taking their eyes and minds off the changing legal...
Implications of Minimum Wage Hike in California for Employers & Employees
In 2016, more than 1.2 million workers in California could reap the benefits of the change in the minimum wage law governing the state. The new law makes it necessary for employers to comply with the $10/hour minimum wage rate, effective from January 1st, 2016, and...
Expansion of the California Fair Pay Act
Ever since 1949, gender-based wage discrimination has been prohibited by California and has provided protection similar to the Federal Equal Pay Act (1963). On the 6th of October 2015 the California Fair Pay Act was signed by Governor Brown, which means that from the...
Employment Litigation and the Basics of Unfair Dismissal
If you suddenly find yourself in a significant dispute with your employer, or place of employment, obtaining immediate legal advice from an experienced and skilled employment lawyer is crucial. Unfair dismissal has significant financial consequences for the individual...
Volkswagen Admits to Rigging Emissions Tests
Were you duped into purchasing a Volkswagen or Audi TDI, marketed as having a “clean diesel” engine? If you drive any of the following, you may be entitled to compensation under state and federal law. Jetta TDI (model years 2009-2015) Beetle TDI (model years...
Managing the Stress of a Legal Malpractice Claim
The chances are that when you use your hard-earned money to hire a lawyer, you will do so in good faith, with the expectation that your case will be treated with the utmost respect and care. Unfortunately, some people find that they access what they assumed to be...
