Retaliation for opposing unlawful conduct is all too common in today’s workplace. Often when an employee complains about unlawful activity, the supervisor, manager or employer disciplines or terminates the complaining employee. This is illegal. Speak to one of our San Francisco retaliation attorneys today; call 415-636-8160. What Is Retaliation in the Workplace? Retaliation is anything […]
Greg from Castro Valley writes: “Chris, I read that some protestors are suing President Trump because they were beat up at one of his campaign rallies last year. All he did was give a speech. He didn’t hit anyone. How can President Trump be sued?” Greg, the President is subject to the laws of the
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California Wrongful Termination Lawsuits Verdicts And Settlements Wrongful termination occurs when an employer terminates, discharges or fires an employee in violation of fundamental principles of public policy. The employee may bring a lawsuit for wrongful termination (also known as wrongful discharge) seeking damages, including punitive damages in cases of extreme wrongdoing. Please visit our wrongful termination
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San Francisco Harassment Lawsuit Verdicts & Settlements $60 million — RECORD VERDICT — California Jury Awards $50 Million in punitive damages, and above $11 Million in compensatory damages, to Arab-American FedEx ground/home delivery drivers, victims of ethnic discrimination and harassment. Click here for more information. Trial Lawyer: Christopher B. Dolan $2.5 million+ SETTLEMENT Gender orientation
San Francisco attorney Chris Dolan recently spoke at a protest against so-called rideshare companies. Rideshare companies such as Lyft have turned many car owners into smartphone-enabled cab drivers. Most licensed taxi drivers oppose these companies, calling them illegal and wholly unregulated cab services.
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Written By: Chris Dolan and Emile Davis In California, employment is generally “at-will.” This means that the employer can fire an employee, or the employee can quit at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. However, there are many exceptions to the “at-will” rule, and understanding your rights can help you
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“My daughter is a sophomore at a high school within the San Francisco Unified School District. Like many kids her age, she has a smartphone, which helps the family stay in touch but also allows her to interact regularly online with other kids from her school, some of whom can be very nasty to her,
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In California, employment is generally “at-will.” This means that the employer can fire an employee, or the employee can quit at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. However, there are many exceptions to the “at-will” rule, and understanding your rights can help you navigate interactions in what may become a
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Written by: Vanessa C. Deniston, Executive Director, Dolan Law Firm DE&I Committee California is home to the nation’s largest self-identifying population of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender population and continues to be a leading change agent for the advancement of LGBTQIA+ rights across the nation. The following reference guide summarizes the key legal protections for LGBTQIA+ Californians as
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Vanessa Deniston is a Senior Associate Attorney at the Dolan Law Firm. Ms. Deniston is based out of the Dolan Law Firm’s Oakland office and focuses her practice on employment law (including wrongful termination, harassment, retaliation and whistleblower issues in the workplace), and personal injury law (including matters involving catastrophic injury, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, bicycle/pedestrian accidents, wrongful death, slip and fall
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