- Employment Law (Generally)
- Wage and Hour Claims
- Overtime Pay
- Sexual Harassment
- Hostile Work Environment
- Discrimination
- Retaliation
California is an "At Will" State.
What this means is that an employer may hire or fire its employees
any time they choose, unless there is a recognized exception under
the law. The commonly recognized exceptions are where an
employee is terminated because of their race, gender, disability or
sexual orientation.
Both state and
federal law protect employees from discrimination on these grounds.
Employers are also required to pay their employees at least minimum
wage, and wages in accordance with the law. The type of industry
dictates these requirements and when wages have to be paid. It is
important to see an attorney regarding these rights if there is any
question about your pay. Employers must compensate their employees
for all time worked, on time, and promptly upon termination of
employment. Our attorneys will file a claim on your behalf with
the California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor
Standards Enforcement and will enforce your rights during these
procedures to ensure that you are fully compensated for your hard-earned
work.
Employers are also required to provide a non-hostile work environment
for their employees. This not only means that employees should be
free of sexual harassment, but that they should not be retaliated
against for whistleblowing activities, such as reporting violations of
the law.
If you
have an employment claim related to discrimination, unpaid wages,
compensation and benefits, or other wrongful termination actions,
contact our office immediately to talk to an attorney.
Medical malpractice occurs where a
doctor or other health care provider causes injury because they fail
to follow accepted standards of practice for their profession.
For example, if a doctor administers medication intravenously (i.e.
through the veins) when it should be administered intramuscularly
(i.e. in the muscle), and that
conduct causes nerve damage to the patient, there is a potential
medical malpractice action that could be filed against the doctor.
In some cases, the hospital or nurses may be implicated as well if
they were somehow also involved in the care of the patient.
The
timing of legal representation is extremely important in a medical
malpractice action. Under the law, a claim needs to be filed in
court within one year of the time the patient knew or should have known
of the negligent conduct, or within three years, whichever is shorter.
This is different than in most negligence actions where the statute of
limitation to file a claim is 2 years. It is critical, therefore,
that an attorney be contacted as soon as you suspect any negligent
conduct by the health care providers.
Contact
an attorney immediately if you or someone you know has been injured and
you suspect that the injuries may have been the result of doctor, nurse,
or hospital negligence.
Individuals are required to have a
minimum level of collision insurance when they drive in the
state of California. In
California, that minimum is $15,000 / $30,000. The reason for
this is to protect drivers injured by the negligence of others.
What to
Do After an Accident:
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Assist others that may have been injured by the accident
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Contact law enforcement. If law enforcement writes a police
report try to get the report number and the name or badge id number of
the officer
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Exchange information: names, addresses, phone numbers, insurance
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Seek
medical attention immediately
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Seek
the advice of an attorney
Your
attorney will initiate a claim with the insurance company if one has not
already been started. He or she will protect your legal rights and
ensure that you are compensated for all of your injuries, not just the
property damage to your vehicle.
If you
have been injured by someone who does not carry insurance, the
Uninsured Motorists portion of your own policy, if you've elected
that as an option under your policy, may cover you for your injuries.
By the same token, if you are injured and DO NOT have insurance, the
remedies for your injuries may be limited. It is important to seek
legal representation to discuss your policy and options.
Contact
an attorney immediately if you have been injured in a motor vehicle
accident as a result of someone else's fault.
California is an "At Will" State.
What this means is that an employer may hire or fire its employees
any time they choose, unless there is a recognized exception under
the law. The commonly recognized exceptions are where an
employee is terminated because of their race, gender, disability or
sexual orientation.
Both state and
federal law protect employees from discrimination on these grounds.
Employers are also required to pay their employees at least minimum
wage, and wages in accordance with the law. The type of industry
dictates these requirements and when wages have to be paid. It is
important to see an attorney regarding these rights if there is any
question about your pay. Employers must compensate their employees
for all time worked, on time, and promptly upon termination of
employment. Our attorneys will file a claim on your behalf with
the California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor
Standards Enforcement and will enforce your rights during these
procedures to ensure that you are fully compensated for your hard-earned
work.
Employers are also required to provide a non-hostile work environment
for their employees. This not only means that employees should be
free of sexual harassment, but that they should not be retaliated
against for whistleblowing activities, such as reporting violations of
the law.
If you
have an employment claim related to discrimination, unpaid wages,
compensation and benefits, or other wrongful termination actions,
contact our office immediately to talk to an attorney.
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