Written by: Matt Gramly On Monday June 15, 2020, the United States Supreme Court handed down a decision stating with firmness and clarity that any employer who fires an employee for being gay or transgendered is in violation of the law. The law being violated in that instance would be the Title VII of the …
What the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision will mean for LGBTQ employees 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 »
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 »
This week’s question comes from Carl who writes: Q: “Last week I was at a dinner party and one of the people who attended eventually got sick and was told they may have Coronavirus. However, he has not been tested. I feel fine, but I called my doctor to see what I should do. She said that …
By Christopher Dolan and Mari Bandoma Callado This week’s question comes from Arthur B. Dear Chris, I was contacted via Linkedin by the Chief Financial Officer of a San Francisco-based start-up. He offered me an opportunity to join the start-up as a program director with an annual salary of $120,000 plus a $30,000 raise by …
Today’s question comes from Jennifer T. in Diamond Heights who asks: Q: “I drive for Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash. I have filed my taxes as an independent contractor as that’s what I was told to do by these companies. I heard that there is a new law which will provide me with protections that usually …
Learn More
Site Policies
© 2024 by Dolan Law Firm PC. Personal Injury Lawyers. All rights reserved.
