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Just like other acts of sexual violence, harassment and assault can cause victims to experience intense feelings of distress, pain, and shame. Complicating the situation are the many myths and misconceptions surrounding sexual violence. These false ideas exacerbate...

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) protects differently-abled workers and applicants from job discrimination. Under the law, persons with physical or mental impairments that substantially impact major life activities are protected from discriminatory...

Sufficient restroom breaks are important to the health and well-being of employees. California laws impose rules and standards for work breaks, including restroom breaks, in the workplace. Violations of these rules can affect work performance and result in loss of...

The California Pregnancy Discrimination Act and  Fair Housing and Employment Act prohibit any form of pregnancy discrimination. These laws provide for the recovery of lost income and benefits as well as legal fees and costs incurred as a result of pregnancy...

California employees may have questions about on-call shifts, financial compensation, and legal protections available to workers in the state. Here’s what you need to know about on-call shifts and compensation. What is an on-call shift? Unlike a regular shift in which...

  Can My Landlord Keep My Security Deposit for Any Repairs He Claims are Needed?  Generally, no.  California Affords Tenants Substantial Protections to their Residential Security Deposits. Moving is a hassle.  You have to find a new place, pack up your...

What is Age Discrimination? Age discrimination claims are available to those who are at least 40 years old. Employees aged 40 and above cannot be fired, forced to retire, or excluded from certain promotions, wage raises, work events or activities based on their age....

All rights and obligations existing within an employer-employee relationship are covered by employment law. This includes not only current employees but job applicants and former employees as well. Federal labor law in the US safeguards certain employee rights such as...

Most people are already aware of the laws protecting employees from harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Many, however, do not know that these laws also exist to protect employees from retaliation. This means that it’s illegal for employers to take adverse...

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted various aspects of our day-to-day lives, not to mention every facet of US law. There has been a multitude of ways workers have been affected by the coronavirus. As a result, there’s been an increase in regulatory violations...

Under U.S. law, all drug and medical device companies are required to test for safety and efficacy as well as provide clear warnings about the potential risks and side effects of their products. While drugs and medical devices are subject to a stringent approval...

Whether you’re a consumer or a business owner, it’s important to learn about a breach of warranty and how the California courts handle lawsuits related to the matter. In legal parlance, a warranty is a contractual term pertaining to the quality, condition, or...