The issue of sick leave has been increasingly discussed in the news as the specter of a pandemic related to the coronavirus  (COVID-19) hangs over all Americans. On March 5, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom officially declared a state of emergency in California after the first coronavirus death. Because the virus is transmitted from person-to-person, either …

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What Is Constructive Discharge? Imagine the following situation: you’ve worked at your company for more than 25 years and have always done an outstanding job. Recently, you’ve heard rumblings that the company wants to hire younger people who they won’t have to pay as much. Over the past few months, your boss has changed your …

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Imagine you’ve taken medical leave from work to have a baby, or because you were seriously injured in a car accident. While on leave, you receive notice from your employer that you’ve been fired. Is this legal? The answer is, it depends on your employer’s reason. Below we’ll explain when it’s legal and when it …

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In fall of 2017, women and men across the country started speaking out publicly about their experiences of sexual harassment in the #MeToo movement.  This represented a watershed moment in American history, where there was a push towards accountability for people who harass and abuse others.  In California, Governor Newsom even signed two bills aimed …

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