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In California, pregnant women are protected from harassment and discrimination and they are entitled to accommodations for their pregnancy, reassignment to a less strenuous position and to take leave for the baby’s birth. Likewise, men are entitled to take up to 12 weeks (unpaid leave) for the birth of a child. (California Government Code ”

Sexual assault is a heartbreaking reality. As reported by the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN), an American is sexually assaulted every 68 seconds. And these are only the reported cases. Far too many others go unreported. We understand how difficult it can be to come forward with your story. But you do not

Insurance protects people from financial damages if they negligently cause injury to another. There are many forms of insurance. Just because someone has insurance does not mean that you are automatically paid for your damages. You must, in most cases (aside from workers’ compensation for job-related injuries), demonstrate that negligence makes someone liable for your

Every parent wants their children to run and play, laugh and learn, and eventually succeed in life. Birth injuries cruelly set back many of these dreams. Because childbirth is often complicated, newborns suffer the most traumatic injuries. In the United States, an estimated 1 in 33 babies are born with birth injuries every year. During

California has always been one of the best states in terms of civil rights protection. Despite this, there are still many cases of workplace discrimination and housing discrimination.  Discrimination encompasses a wide spectrum of behaviors including wrongful termination. If you have been unjustly treated, an Oakland discrimination lawyer can help you. The Dolan Law Firm