Great news everyone! California will now expand the state’s paid family leave benefits for workers needing to take time off to care for a seriously ill family member or to bond with a new child. What’s This About? In 2004, California was the first state to implement a Paid Family Leave (PFL) program, which, according …

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  “California Must Continue To Lead And Protect Workers When Companies Fail Or Refuse To Do So.” If you haven’t yet heard, Governor Gavin Newsom signed 15 bills this past week in effort to fulfill his campaign promises of increasing protection for California’s workforce. Among the bills signed, we will discuss the importance and background …

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In 2017, Robert Odell obtained the second highest verdict in California for a wrongful termination lawsuit. You can find more information about Robert Odell’s second largest verdict in California here. Following are the top 5 labor and employment verdicts in California. Attorneys: Lawrence M. Artenian, Daniel M. Kopfman, Nicholas J. P. Wagner, Andrew B. Jones, …

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Discrimination or harassment in the workplace should never be tolerated or ignored. However, both terms are sometimes used interchangeably and it can be a bit confusing when trying to see if you have a viable lawsuit. But with a closer look, you’ll see there are notable (and important) differences. Understanding The Differences Between Discrimination, Bullying, …

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California has been busy this Fall! 2019’s Legislative Session has concluded, with Governor Gavin Newsom reviewing over 1,000 bills sent to his desk. All new employment laws have been finalized for 2020, most of them becoming effective on January 1, 2020. Here is a brief review of some of the most important bills pertaining to …

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