Co-workers talking about salaries has been perceived as "illegal" for some time. However, not only is it allowed, such discussions have helped many people know they are being paid less than their colleagues. The California Labor Commissioner's Office has a mission to...
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What therapies are possible after losing a limb in an accident?
As we have discussed before, the economic consequences of amputations associated with vehicle accidents can devastate your personal finances. Still, it is hard to imagine the scope of the medical costs you may face as an amputee. It may help you better visualize the...
2 reasons you need to seek treatment after an accident
Personal injury (car accident, slip-and-fall or animal attack) can turn your life upside down. If you sustain injuries that are attributable to someone else’s negligent actions, you may hold the liable party to account through a personal injury claim. The moments...
4 pregnancy accommodations employers should provide
It's possible to continue working when you are pregnant. The Civil Rights Department in California considers pregnancy as a disability. Thus, employees should create a workplace that accommodates those who are pregnant. Failure to do so may constitute employment...
What is the financial impact of workplace sexual harassment?
For some people who have endured workplace sexual harassment, gathering evidence of the misconduct they have endured will be the biggest challenge as they prepare for litigation. For others, the hardest part of the process might be establishing the financial value of...
A traumatic brain injury can cause speech problems
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause various physical, cognitive and emotional symptoms. Among these symptoms, speech problems can significantly impact an individual’s ability to communicate, express themselves and connect with others. Let’s explore the connection...
2 reasons car crashes can lead to amputations
Some crashes only lead to minimal property damage, but some cause catastrophic personal injuries. The faster vehicles travel on the road, the stronger the force of impact when they collide. In high-speed collisions, as well as crashes between vehicles of vastly...
My employee has misclassified me. What does this mean?
Let’s set the record straight: Employee misclassification is a big problem, and it occurs throughout the country. Some employers do it intentionally. In other instances, it is simply an innocent mistake that happens when an employer fails to understand the difference...
Why a brain injury may not heal
If you get in a car accident and you suffer a laceration to your skin, your skin can create new cells and repair the damage over time. Likewise, if you break a bone, a doctor can set it and the bone will slowly heal, as long as you keep it in a cast and don’t do more...
3 ways to document your employer’s misconduct
As an employee in California, you have the benefit of both state and federal worker protection laws. Unfortunately, plenty of companies will happily violate employment laws while assuming that their workers won't know how to stand up for themselves. Workers often...