By Christopher B. Dolan and Vanessa C. Deniston: This week’s question comes from Stella M. who asks: Q: I am interested in volunteering as a poll worker in my county on Election Day, but I am concerned about the health & safety ramifications. Hundreds of people will likely be funneling through polling stations on November […]
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Written By: Christopher B. Dolan and Aimee Kirby Ella writes: Q: “I am a stay-at-home Mom and have two children. My son is in second grade. My daughter, Lilia, is in middle school and has just completed seventh grade. Both children went to remote learning in early March and used iPads to connect with their
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Written By: Christopher B. Dolan and Kimberly E. Levy Danny T. writes: Q: “My wife and I both work. We have two young children. We just got word that our kids would be in distance learning for the beginning of the school year, maybe longer. We cannot afford to have either of us out of
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Written By: Vanessa C. Deniston and Christopher B. Dolan This week’s question comes from Mason H. who writes: Q: “I am currently employed by a private company doing contracted work repairing roadways. I am considered an essential worker in California. As the sole breadwinner in my family, I am truly grateful to have steady work and I
New protections for S.F employees tested for COVID-19 on the job Read More »
Dolan Law Firm has been receiving many questions from Californians regarding their legal rights as they pertain to the current COVID-19 pandemic. We are making these resources available here in response to your legal questions. THE LAW IN THE STATE OF EMERGENCY Since March 2020, we have seen an unprecedented use of local, state and
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By: Dianna Albini & Christopher Dolan Jordan V. asks Q: “My medical condition falls within a class of persons at greater risk for contracting COVID-19 and I have a doctor’s letter documenting this risk. I went to a nationwide grocery store chain during hours designed for high risk shoppers. The store manager refused to
Medical disability rights in the era of COVID-19 (Part 2) Read More »
This week’s question comes from Domenic A. who writes: Q: “I have a medical respiratory condition that makes breathing difficult when wearing personal protective equipment. I was out of town on business staying at a well-known hotel chain. The hotel requires all guests to wear personal protective equipment at all times, unless actively eating or drinking and
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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
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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
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