You are human, which means you need rest, even at work. In general, the State of California requires employers to make sure they provide sufficient rest and meal breaks for their employees. If you’re unsure whether your boss is giving you adequate breaks, read along for information about your rights under the CA meal and […]
For the last 25 years, states across the country have been slowly legalizing medical marijuana. California led the way by, passing the Compassionate Use Act in 1996, and since then, medicinal marijuana laws in California have served as a model for other states. However, it is essential to understand that possession of marijuana remains a […]
No one wants to be in a truck accident. Unfortunately, with 1,892,672 cars registered in California in 2019, many crashes happen daily. Los Angeles drivers experienced 1,026 car crashes in 2019. Of all the fatal collisions in California in 2019, 11% involved a large truck. A collision with a large truck (a semi-truck, delivery truck, […]
Whether you work for a big corporation or a family-owned business, drug testing is a common reality across today’s workplaces. Employers often drug test their employees as a condition of employment. Employers also randomly test employees for drug use. Drug testing is particularly common in hazardous occupations, where the safe operation of equipment is essential. […]
After your spouse suffers a devastating injury or passes away due to a third party’s negligence, where can you turn? After you’ve had a chance to process your loss, you should contact an experienced personal injury lawyer. Asserting your rights against the person who injured or killed your partner is an important part of the […]
If you’ve been injured in an auto accident, the type of car insurance you have probably isn’t the first thing on your mind. You’ll first want to make sure you and your passengers are safe. You may also want to seek medical attention and get a lawyer. But once the immediate frenzy of the accident […]
Paternity leave is the time a new father takes off from work to be with his child. California's paternity leave laws differ in significant ways from maternity leave laws because no pregnancy is involved. But California paternity leave laws offer a level of legal protection to parents who aren’t already protected under pregnancy discrimination and […]
One of the most important steps in negotiating a slip-and-fall injury settlement is understanding what your claim is worth. Our slip-and-fall lawyers created a slip and fall settlement calculator to provide insight on your case. Insurance companies and lawyers alike may rely on an algorithm or a slip-and-fall personal injury calculator to value your claim. […]
When many of us think about quitting a job, we think about when to give our two weeks’ notice. Let's dive further into the California two-week notice law. But is it a requirement for a quitting employee to give two weeks’ notice in California? It depends on the terms of your job and the goals […]
If you are pregnant and working, we want to congratulate you and also ease your mind about the months ahead. Expecting a child can take a lot of preparation regarding your medical care, future child care, and the ways to balance your work with your physical/medical needs while pregnant. Fortunately, there’s a good chance you […]