$1+ Billion Recovered

July 2020

New protections for S.F employees tested for COVID-19 on the job

Written By: Vanessa C. Deniston and Christopher B. Dolan This week’s question comes from Mason H. who writes: Q: “I am currently employed by a private company doing contracted work repairing roadways. I am considered an essential worker in California. As the sole breadwinner in my family, I am truly grateful to have steady work and I

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Medical disability rights in the era of COVID-19 (Part 1)

This week’s question comes from Domenic A. who writes: Q: “I have a medical respiratory condition that makes breathing difficult when wearing personal protective equipment. I was out of town on business staying at a well-known hotel chain. The hotel requires all guests to wear personal protective equipment at all times, unless actively eating or drinking and

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Your Rights When You Are Detained: Do You Really Get A Phone Call?

Detained? No. Arrested and booked? Yes. If a person is “detained,” the police officer is holding a person for a short amount of time. If a reasonable person would not feel free to leave, or police prevent a person they are questioning from leaving, that detention turns into an arrest. Police take arrestees to a

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