Written By Chris Dolan and Monica La This week’s question comes from Gerry in San Francisco, CA, who asks: I know that recently, California passed a new law to raise the number of paid sick leave days from three to five days. Can you explain more about this new law and when this change will […]
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Written By: Chris Dolan and Vanessa Deniston This week’s question comes from Justin in San Leandro, CA, who asks: I work at a high-security facility monitored in various locations by video cameras. As a requirement part of the hiring process, I was required to undergo a background check and provide personal information I felt was
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Written By Chris Dolan and Emile Davis Today’s question come from Gabriel in Oakland: I work as the only parking lot attendant in the East Bay. This year, it has been over 100 degrees many times and I don’t see signs of it cooling any time soon. There used to be a booth where I
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Written By Christopher B. Dolan This week’s question comes from Frank T. in the Mission District: I got a jury summons in the mail. Why do I keep getting them? I don’t want to sit on a jury and take time away from work. Frank, I know this is a sentiment shared by many right
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Today, the United States Supreme Court stood for what is just for Indian Country as the ICWA (Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978) was upheld by a 7-2 vote. The ICWA recently came under attack in Haaland v. Brackeen (2023), a case brought by the states of Texas, Louisiana, and Indiana, as well as a
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Written By: Chris Dolan James from Marin County asks: I just bought a house built in the 50’s. I have undertaken a significant amount of renovation both inside and outside. The home has a nice yard and a pool. The pool needs some work, and I am concerned because sections of the fence around the
Swimming Pool Safety Act: Making Pools Safe for Children Read More »
Written By Chris Dolan and Aimee Kirby This week’s question comes from Laurie in San Francisco, CA, who asks: I want to understand why attorneys are not interested in my daughter’s case. Fellow students physically bullied my daughter for years in middle school. When it started happening, I thought the best approach was to let
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Written By Chris Dolan and Eric St. John This week’s question comes from Barry from San Francisco, who writes: Hello, I live in San Francisco, and it is starting to warm up. Whenever summer comes around, fireworks go off in my area. I was wondering, are fireworks legal in the Bay Area? Dear Barry, Thank you
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Written By Chris Dolan and Nicolette Rae Bencito This week’s question comes from Frederic from San Francisco, CA who asks: My neighbors and I last had power for three days! We rely on PG&E, but they are still making repairs to the power pole that was damaged in the recent storms. What is a reasonable time
The PG&E Safety Net Program: What You Need to Know Read More »
Written By Chris Dolan and Emile Davis This week’s article comes from Ayden from San Francisco, who asks: During the recent atmospheric river storms, branches from my neighbor’s tree fell into my yard, causing some damage to my gutters. I don’t know what to do or how to handle this situation. Will I have to
Should My Neighbor Pay for My New Gutters? Read More »
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