Written By: Christopher B. Dolan and Emile A. Davis Laird E. in Alameda asks: “I work in construction, and I am often at the worksite for 10 – 12 hours each day and often don’t get off work until after 7:00 p.m. I am afraid that this will not give me time to vote on […]
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Written By Christopher B. Dolan and Vanessa C. Deniston This week’s question comes from Jessica R., who asks: I’ve been working at a big tech company in the South Bay for about three years now as a software developer. At the outset of my employment, I signed several documents contained in a hiring packet, one
March 15 marks the day in 2022 when women finally catch up with what men were paid in 2021 #EqualPayDay. For every dollar a man makes, women, on average, only earn 83 cents. Women of color experience a much wider #WageGap. Black, Native American and Latina women earn 58 cents, 50 cents and 49 cents
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By Christopher Dolan and Mari Bandoma Callado “I was laid off, along with my whole crew, when COVID-19 first hit. I worked for a company that provided janitorial and building maintenance to a commercial building. Now, my company is hiring again. Can I reapply to my old job, or are they supposed to notify me
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Written By Christopher B. Dolan, Steven Balogh and Nancy Villatoro This week’s question comes from Fred in Oakland: Every year, it seems laws get changed or updated. Can you share some laws that your firm may be looking out for in 2022? Thanks for your question, Fred. During the first of the year the California
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Written By Christopher B. Dolan and Emile Davis This week’s question comes from Cindy W. from Oakland: I am immune compromised and have a number of related health conditions that make me much more susceptible to serious and life-threatening symptoms if I contract COVID-19. Even the less severe strains could send me to the hospital
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Written by Mari Bandoma Callado and DE&I Committee The Dolan Law Firm recognizes World Braille Day to raise awareness for blind and partially sighted people. History In December 2018, the United Nations General Assembly established World Braille Day to be observed annually on January 4 to raise the importance of Braille, which serves as a
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Written By Christopher B. Dolan and Emile Davis This week’s question comes from Matthew H. from San Francisco: My workplace is hosting a Holiday party and they are telling us to keep it work related and professional, if we decide to attend. I don’t plan on getting crazy, but can they tell us how to
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Written by Christopher B. Dolan and Mari Bandoma Callado Sandra F. from Castro Valley writes: I work at a grocery store and contracted COVID-19 in July. I have since tested negative and have been told by my medical provider that I am outside the contagious window for spreading the virus. Unfortunately, some of my symptoms
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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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