Author: Vikram Shah

When can a wrongful termination lawsuit be brought against an employer in the state of California?

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The following are the most common reasons for wrongful termination lawsuits in California: Exceptions to “at-will” employment Whistleblower protection Wrongful discharge under the Fair Employment and Housing Act Wrongful constructive termination Political activities WARN Act wrongful termination Taking leave Wage and hour complaints Exceptions to “at-will” employment We are frequently asked the following question: Can you be fired without cause… Continue Reading..

Court Testimony from PG&E’s Troubleman before Judge Alsup

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Read the Full Transcript of Proceedings PG&E’s troubleman appeared in the Northern District of California (San Francisco) to answer questions from the Assistant U.S. Attorney, Judge Alsup, and PG&E’s counsel. Judge Alsup oversees PG&E’s criminal probation. The troubleman’s name was not disclosed for safety reasons. He testified that he received an alert of a power outage on his phone on… Continue Reading..

PG&E settles with insurance companies, paying $11 billion in California wildfires

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Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) announced that it has reached an $11 billion settlement with insurance firms on claims arising from the disastrous 2017 fire in northern California and 2018 Camp Fire.  The company’s statement on Friday stated that there is an arrangement “in principle with entities representing approximately 85 percent of insurance subrogation claims for an $11 billion settlement… Continue Reading..

Fired While on Medical Leave

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Employees often feel uncertain about their jobs when considering taking medical leave because they fear that it will put their job at risk. However, California law allows employees to take time off for certain family and medical reasons. Under the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), you cannot be terminated for taking qualified leave. CFRA allows eligible employees to take up… Continue Reading..

Understanding Employee Classification

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There is vast confusion among workers in determining whether they are entitled to overtime pay and meal and rest periods. The IRS and Department of Labor identify lengthy factored tests for workers and employers to evaluate their entitlement and; respectively, legal obligations, however, these factors are weighted depending on the type of employer and the facts of the worker’s circumstances.… Continue Reading..

Vacation Rentals, Opportunities for Accommodations but Great Risk for Barriers to Access. What is the Law?

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By Mark Potter Vacation rentals typically consist of regular housing units that are rented on a short-term basis (less than a month). Before the Internet existed, vacation rentals were mostly rented by property managers specializing in short-term rentals — and in areas that were in high demand for family vacations such as snow ski and beach areas. The Internet and… Continue Reading..