Celebrating the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)...
By: Mari Bandoma Callado, Eric St. John & the Dolan Law Firm DE&I Committee 32 years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, making it unlawful for private...
View ArticleCelebrating National Breastfeeding Month
Written By Mari Bandoma Callado August is National Breastfeeding Month (and includes World Breastfeeding Week – August 1 to 7). This month is dedicated to promoting advocacy and protection of...
View ArticleTaking Time Off to Vote is a Right in California
This week’s question comes from Laird in Oakland: I work in construction, and I am often at the worksite for 10-12 hours each day. I often don’t get off work until after 7 p.m. I am afraid that this...
View ArticleIs a Trial the Same as An Arbitration?
Written By Chris Dolan and Carole Okolowicz This week’s question comes from John from San Francisco, who asks: What is the difference between having a trial versus going to mediation? Dear John, There...
View ArticleWorking Outside in High Heat
Written By Chris Dolan and Emile Davis Today’s question come from Gabriel in Oakland: I work as the only parking lot attendant in the East Bay. This year, it has been over 100 degrees many times and I...
View ArticleDo You Have Any Privacy Rights at Work?
Written By: Chris Dolan and Vanessa Deniston This week’s question comes from Justin in San Leandro, CA, who asks: I work at a high-security facility monitored in various locations by video cameras. As...
View ArticlePaid Sick Leave Hours Increased for Californians In 2024
Written By Chris Dolan and Monica La This week’s question comes from Gerry in San Francisco, CA, who asks: I know that recently, California passed a new law to raise the number of paid sick leave days...
View ArticleWorkplace Harassment during Company Holiday Parties
Written By Christopher B. Dolan and Emile Davis This week’s question comes from Matthew H. from San Francisco: My workplace is hosting a Holiday party and they are telling us to keep it work related...
View ArticleIs An Employer Responsible for the Negligent Actions of an Employee?
Written By: Chris Dolan and Emile Davis This week’s question is from Tim from Oakland: I own a small business selling high end garage doors. Last Thursday, one of my employees got in a car accident on...
View ArticleNew Law Protecting Off-Duty Cannabis Use and Impacting Employer Drug Testing
Written By Chris Dolan and Vanessa Deniston This week’s question comes from Elaina, from San Mateo, CA, who asks: I am a regular recreational marijuana smoker. It reduces my anxiety, and I believe it...
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