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Can I Sue My California Employer for Stress, Anxiety, and Emotional Distress?
Many people feel stressed and anxious when working. All that stress and anxiety can build gradually to the point where the worker is suffering from emotional distress or depression. In the worst-case scenario, the person may even develop suicidal thoughts or turn to...
Can My Employer Make COVID-19 Vaccination Mandatory and Fire Me If I Don’t Get Vaccinated?
Now that the long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine is here in the United States, Americans are divided on whether or not to get vaccinated. According to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center, about one in five American respondents say they would "probably" or...
Can My California Employer Install Surveillance Cameras in the Workplace?
It is not uncommon for employers in California to install surveillance cameras in the workplace to monitor their employees. However, certain types of video recordings are prohibited by California law. Generally, whether or not an employer can legally install video...
Can You Be Fired for Your Social Media Posts in California?
What does California's employment law say about firing an employee for their social media posts? Can your employer legally terminate your employment for something you posted on social media? The answer to this question is, "It depends." Since California is an at-will...
Everything You Need to Know About California Employment Laws Regarding Holiday Paid Time Off and Reasonable Accommodations
As the holiday season approaches, it is a good idea to remind employers and employees of their rights and obligations during this time of year. Are California employers required to accommodate employees' requests for time off for holidays? Are employees entitled to...
Can You Be Fired for Your Political Views or Activity in California?
California's designation as an at-will employment state means an employer can terminate an employee for any reason, so long as that reason is not illegal. In a year when politics and civil protest have dominated the headlines, a topic worth visiting in 2020 is whether...
California Employees Who Test Positive for COVID-19 Now Eligible for Workers’ Compensation Benefits
On Sept. 17, 2020, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 1159, defining an employee's COVID-19 illness as an occupational injury and allowing employees who test positive for the virus to seek workers' compensation benefits. However, specific criteria must be met in...
How to Prove Unlawful Retaliation in California
Workplace retaliation is prevalent not only in California, but across the nation. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions (EEOC), employees filed nearly 40,000 retaliation claims in 2019 -- more than half of all types of charges filed with the agency...
Commercial Debt Collection in Los Angeles
Business owners, especially those starting out, have many responsibilities and often wear different hats while running their businesses. In many instances, to grow their customer base, commercial businesses grant credit to their customers or allow for deferred...