Written by Matt Gramly and Christopher B. Dolan: Does the First Amendment’s “right of the people to peaceably assemble” still apply during a pandemic or to protest marches during a pandemic? The First Amendment to the Bill of Rights as attached to the Constitution of the United States of America reads as follows: “Congress shall […]
Constitutional rights must balance with need to protect public health Read More »
By: Lourdes DeArmas and Christopher Dolan For the past 9 days, in response to the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, people across the US and throughout the world have taken to the streets to demand racial justice and an end to police brutality and systematic racism against Black people. Some
Our first amendment right to peacefully protest is sacrosanct Read More »
Today’s question comes from Arturo R. in the Mission who asks: Q: “I have lost my job because of the virus. I am not permitted for work even though I have lived here 10 years. My wife lost her job because she has to care for the kids. They tell me that I can’t get
Aid is available for unemployed immigrants during the pandemic Read More »
Last week’s question was posed by a doctor, who wanted to remain anonymous, who asked what her/his rights were in a situation where they were working around COVID-19 patients, were told to re-use their personal protection equipment (PPE) such as masks, goggles and gowns, in violation of hospital policy. The reader indicated that they were aware that
Protecting doctors who voice concerns about inadequate patient care Read More »
This week’s question comes from an Anonymous who asks: Q: “I work in health care in the Bay Area as a physician. I don’t want to say too much as I am afraid I might get fired. I am frequently exposed to COVID-19 patients. I love my job and I am proud to be on
What rights do physicians have when being denied protection from COVID-19? Read More »
By Christopher Dolan and Emile Davis: The harsh reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the government shutdowns, is that businesses are not bringing in income that was once regular and expected. As a result, many employers will be forced to lay off or terminate hard working employees. Businesses do have the right to terminate or
Discrimination and retaliation in reducing workforce is unlawful Read More »
By: Mari Bandoma Callado Employment Development Department (EDD) Benefits EDD Program Unemployment Insurance (UI) State Disability Insurance (SDI) Paid Family Leave (PFL) Apply for this program if You lost your job or have had your hours reduced for reasons related to COVID-19 You’re unable to work due to medical quarantine or illness related to COVID-19
Can I collect Unemployment? If so, how? (FAQ’s and Chart) Read More »
By: Mari Bandoma Callado & Emile A. Davis The sudden emergence of racist and violent attacks towards people of Asian descent is reminiscent of the discrimination and harassment faced by American Muslims, Arabs and South Asians in the United States after 9/11. Reports of microaggressions in public, discrimination by business establishments, workplace discrimination and harassment,
Anti-Asian hate crimes and acts have increased during the COVID-19 Crisis Read More »
By Christopher Dolan and Vanessa Deniston: As COVID-19 continues to spread across the state, it is imperative that every Californian be informed of their health care options, especially if they begin to show signs and symptoms of the coronavirus. For individuals with health care coverage through an employer, Medi-Cal, Medicare, or Covered California, the state
California expands health care resources for uninsured, undocumented residents Read More »
All California employees accrue sick time at their jobs. At a minimum, an employee must accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. For a regular full-time employee, that works out to approximately 1.3 hours of sick time earned each week or 5.3 hours each month. This leave may be used
Employees affected by COVID-19 are entitled to use sick leave Read More »
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