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A breach of contract can result in significant inconvenience to the injured party. It can also result in a substantial monetary loss. Individuals or businesses on the receiving end of a contract breach may wish to punish the breaching party and right the wrongs...
If you have a disability, your employer must make reasonable accommodations to help you do your job successfully. The Americans with Disabilities Act (or “ADA”) and California state laws cover your right to reasonable accommodations and when you have legal recourse if...
Harassment is a real concern for many employers. Allowing it to go unchecked could lead to lawsuits, complaints and the loss of good employees. To help make it clear that you will not allow harassment in the workplace, it's important that you establish a written...
The #MeToo movement gained national attention in October 2017 when multiple allegations of sexual harassment against movie producer Harvey Weinstein came to light. Since these first revelations, the effects of the #MeToo movement have reverberated in workplaces...
California is a state known for its diversity and both state and federal employment laws prohibit discrimination based on various personal identifying factors including gender, race, national origin and religion. For employees who work in customer-facing roles and...
The California Family Rights Act is a California statute that permits leave for certain conditions. If you are an eligible employee, you may take leave of up to 12 weeks for a serious health condition or a similar condition that affects a family member. It also...
Employees are key to many businesses. If employers are not careful, they may find themselves facing litigation for handling certain employee situations in the wrong manner.To help avoid this, it is important to have proper business practices in place. In...
A contract serves as a legally enforceable agreement between two or more parties wherein one or all of the parties agree to a set of terms. Contracts must have a legal purpose and be based on mutual agreement and genuine assent; all parties must willingly participate...
There are plenty of people who don't like their jobs. We've all complained to friends, family and co-workers about work. In most instances, you likely vent a little bit and move on because you just needed to get something off your chest.But what if there is more to...
When it comes to sexual harassment in the workplace, it can be hard to know what crosses the line. Often, it's tempting to ignore harassment or justify an incident by convincing yourself or others it was just a joke.However, harassment is serious. Even one incident of...
