Written By: Christopher B. Dolan and Mari Bandoma Callado This week’s question comes from Elena in Dolores Heights, San Francisco who asks: My child’s daycare had to close for a month due to COVID-19 exposure. I took time off from work to take care of my four-year-old. When I returned to work, my co-workers […]
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This week, Laird E. in Alameda asks: Q:“I work in construction, and I am often at the worksite for 10-12 hours each day. I often don’t get off work until after 7 p.m. I am afraid that this will not give me time to vote on election day. I don’t feel comfortable mailing my ballot.
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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
What is the Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), Exactly? Read More »
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 »
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
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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
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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 »
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