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Makarem & Associates is proud to announce the arrival of the latest attorney on our team, Josh Epstein. Joshua Epstein is a public interest litigator dedicated to increasing access to justice for workers and consumers, holding corporations accountable for...
Reporting workplace sexual harassment can be intimidating. Understandably, many employees fear the potential consequences of reporting harassment, including the possibility of getting fired. The Law Protects Employees Who Report Workplace Sexual Harassment...
YES. It is illegal for anyone to be subjected to sexual harassment in the workplace, regardless of sex. Sexual harassment is a form of sexual discrimination, which is illegal. It does not matter what sex the victim or harasser is, as there is no requirement that the...
Your Lawyer Gave Inaccurate Legal Advice The failure to provide competent legal information can be grounds for a legal malpractice claim. This can include drafting a contract with inconsistent terms, improperly using legal authority, or failing to inform...
What is Verbal Sexual Harassment? Sexual harassment can take on many forms, especially in the workplace. Verbal sexual harassment is one that can be overlooked but is not nearly less serious than other forms sexual harassment can take on. Look on for some common...
If you are considering suing your attorney, a good first step is evaluating what went wrong. It is important to remember that just because you lost your case, that does not mean your attorney committed malpractice. To win on a malpractice claim, you need to prove that...
At the start of the Covid-19 Pandemic many workplaces were quick to adopt a work from home schedule for their employees. While working from home has its comforts, it has also resulted in a rise in virtual workplace harassment. While most people would imagine...
Hearing that the cost of attorney’s fees exceeds damages can be incredibly frustrating. This is a challenging problem to remedy once you realize it exists. Most clients do not contemplate the possibility of attorney’s fees exceeding damages when signing a retainer...
https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/faq_overtime.htm
https://www.replicon.com/resource/overtime-law-california/
Are you working hours that you’re not getting paid for? You should be paid for all of your hours worked, including any preparation time, clean-up time, time spent putting on a uniform or safety gear, and travel time between job sites. According to the U.S. Department...
