Written by: Corinne Orquiola, associate attorney & Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Member Dolan Law Firm takes a moment to recognize #MentalHealthAwareness Month. This past year has presented many challenges that tested our strength and resiliency. Throughout the pandemic, those who have never experienced mental health challenges have found themselves in crisis for the …
In California, people are protected against discrimination and harassment on the basis of actual or perceived disability. The San Francisco disability discrimination attorneys at the Dolan Law Firm have represented numerous disabled people in achieving access and/or compensation when they have been treated unlawfully. Have You Been Discriminated Against Because of a Disability? The Dolan …
Presumption of At-Will Employment: In California, employment is presumed to be at-will. “At-will” employment means that either the employer or the employee may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or prior notice. Generally, the at-will presumption affords employers a wide latitude to terminate employees, even in cases where the employee believes the …
Harassment is defined as unwelcome comments or conduct based upon a protected classification. This can include conduct that is offensive in nature which demeans, humiliates, embarrasses, or makes an individual uncomfortable. Regardless of the situation or setting, harassment is never morally okay or acceptable; however, it is especially inappropriate and unlawful in the workplace. If …
Written by Christopher B. Dolan and Mari Bandoma Callado Sandra F. from Castro Valley writes: I work at a grocery store and contracted COVID-19 in July. I have since tested negative and have been told by my medical provider that I am outside the contagious window for spreading the virus. Unfortunately, some of my symptoms …
Workers with Long COVID May Be Entitled to ADA and FEHA Job Protections Read More »
Written by: Christopher B. Dolan Today’s question comes from Darlene in the Excelsior who asks: “I have been really scared during Covid about losing my job. For the last 2 years I have worked in a relatively small company, with 20 employees, and I have to have a surgery for a total knee replacement soon. …
REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYERS REGARDING NOTIFICATION OF COVID-19 On Sept. 17, 2020, assembly Bill (AB) 685 was signed into law. AB 685 establishes new requirements for California employers to notify employees about a potential COVID-19 exposure in the workplace. The law also adds new requirements for employers to report a COVID-19 workplace “outbreak” to local health authorities …
Employer Notification of Covid Infections in the Workplace Read More »
Written By: Christopher B. Dolan and Aimee Kirby Ella writes: Q: “I am a stay-at-home Mom and have two children. My son is in second grade. My daughter, Lilia, is in middle school and has just completed seventh grade. Both children went to remote learning in early March and used iPads to connect with their …
Dolan Law Firm has been receiving many questions from Californians regarding their legal rights as they pertain to the current COVID-19 pandemic. We are making these resources available here in response to your legal questions. THE LAW IN THE STATE OF EMERGENCY Since March 2020, we have seen an unprecedented use of local, state and …
Available COVID-19 Resources in Response to your Legal Questions Read More »
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 …
Medical disability rights in the era of COVID-19 (Part 1) Read More »
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