October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

COVID-19, DE&I, Employment Law, Firm News / By walter

Written By Mari Bandoma Callado, Senior Associate Attorney & Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion The Dolan Law Firm recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month this October to commemorate the many contributions of people with disabilities to America’s workplaces and economy. This year, the theme for NDEAM 2021, “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion,” reflects the importance …

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Dolan Law Firm Wishes You a Safe Labor Day Weekend

Civil Rights, COVID-19, Firm News / By walter

Written By: Mari Bandoma Callado, Senior Associate Attorney and Director, DE&I Dolan Law Firm hopes you and your family have a wonderful and safe Labor Day Weekend. To help you safely enjoy the end of the summer, we put together these safety tips: Social Gatherings Over the course of the last 18 months or so, we …

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Jury Duty during COVID-19

Civil Rights, COVID-19 / By walter

Written By Christopher Dolan and Lourdes De Armas This week’s question comes from James P. in Daly City: I recently received a Jury Duty Summons. With everything that is going, do I still need to serve on a Jury? Should I ignore it? Thank you for your question James. It is true that many courtrooms …

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California Recall: How Do I Review My Ballot And Why Is It So Confusing?

Civil Rights, COVID-19 / By walter

Written by Christopher B. Dolan and Kimberly Levy This week’s question comes from Matty G. in San Francisco: I got my recall ballot in the mail today. It is a little confusing. To start with, it’s asking me two questions. Do I answer the second question even if I vote “no” on the recall? Also, …

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California Tenants Are Still Protected from Evictions through September 30

Civil Rights, COVID-19, Tenant/Renter Rights / By walter

Written By Christopher B. Dolan and Katelyn P. Dembowski Gina from San Francisco asks: What is going to happen now that Congress failed to extend the eviction moratorium? What is California doing to protect tenants during this time? Dear Gina: These are really pressing questions. On September 4, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and …

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Is Anyone To Blame If Customers Drink Too Much?

COVID-19 / By walter

Written By Christopher Dolan and Taylor French Debra M. from Daly City writes: I have often noticed people serving alcohol to individuals who had too much to drink. Are there certain laws that can hold people accountable for providing alcohol to people who are clearly intoxicated and should probably stop drinking? Dear Debra: As the …

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Safely Returning to Work

Civil Rights, COVID-19, Employment Law / By walter

Written by Christopher B. Dolan and Mari Bandoma Callado This week’s question comes from Geraldine W. in San Leandro: My employer informed us that we will be returning to the office three times a week beginning in August. I am fully vaccinated against COVID-19 but I am worried about safely returning to work because I …

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California Lifts its Mask Mandate, But What Does This Mean?

Civil Rights, COVID-19, Employment Law, MUNI / By walter

Written By Christopher Dolan and Allison Stone Angie from Walnut Creek writes: Can I stop wearing my mask now that I am fully vaccinated? When I go out, I see some people wearing a mask and others without. What’s the right call on this? As of May 13, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and …

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Recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month

COVID-19, DE&I, Firm News / By walter

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 …

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Seeking Mental Health Accommodations Post-Pandemic

Civil Rights, COVID-19, Employment Law / By walter

Written by: Vanessa Deniston and Christopher Dolan Lenora from California asks: Before COVID hit, I felt extremely stressed out at work and pushed to my limits emotionally, to the extent that I believed I might have an anxiety disorder. I regularly experienced panic attacks, feelings of dread and trouble concentrating, but never spoke to a medical …

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