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How Are My Legal Rights Affected By Having To Sign An Arbitration Agreement For A New Job?

JJ writes:  “Dear Mr. Dolan: I just started a new job and they made me sign an arbitration agreement. Is that okay- what does it mean?” Dear J.J: As you have discovered, more and more often employers are requiring employees to sign arbitration agreements as part of an offer of employment. While the arbitration agreement

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What Is The Law For Sick Days? San Francisco And California Employee Leave Law Explained

Kathy from San Francisco writes:  “I started working part-time for a small tech start-up in San Francisco in February this year. Last Wednesday, my five-year-old son came down with the stomach flu so I e-mailed my supervisor that evening that that I would not be working my shifts Thursday, and possibly Friday to take care

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Pleasanton California Business Owner Dressed Like Trump Racially Harasses African American Employee – Suit Filed In Alameda County Alleges

San Francisco, CA – June 8, 2017 – The Dolan Law Firm, on behalf of their client, Ms. Tishay Wright, filed suit today against Southland Construction Management Inc. and its owners Kenneth & Anita Hayden for racial discrimination and harassment.  Ms. Wright, an African American woman, was repeatedly subject to unwanted racial commentary, stereotypes and

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Largest California Employment Lawsuit Verdict In 2016 Achieved By Chris Dolan & Anne Costin

We are pleased to report that the verdict in Williams v. Wyndham Vacation Ownership ranks as the top verdict by VerdictSearch for an individual employment action in California in 2016. The case also ranks as the fourth largest verdict in any employment case (class action or individual suit) in the U.S. in 2016. 

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Retaliation Against Nursing Home Employees For Reporting Violations Prohibited

Kate in San Francisco writes, “Chris, I worked as a licensed vocation nurse at an assisted living facility for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of advanced dementia and cognitive impairments.  I was a dedicated, experienced professional.  Last year, a new company bought the facility.  The new management team was focused on cutting costs. 

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Sexual Harassment Against Women In Tech: Why & What Can Be Done To Stop It

Maria from San Francisco writes: “Chris, Susan Fowler’s account of her harassment at Uber seems far too typical of what women in tech experience. Why is it that so many women in tech are discriminated against? What should we do?” Thank you, Maria, for your timely question. For those not aware, on February 19, 2017,

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