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California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (the “FEHA”) provides that you have the right to be free from religious harassment in the workplace.1 The FEHA prohibits “hostile work environment” non-sexual harassment, a form of workplace harassment that includes harassment based on religion.2 This means that if you experience religious harassment in the workplace, have the …

Pay Stub Violations — "Can I Sue My Employer?"Watch this video on YouTube Under California employment law, an employer is required to provide specific information on an employee’s pay stub or wage statement. This includes hours worked, deductions, and pay rate. If an employer leaves out certain information or includes incorrect information, they may be …

Drug and Alcohol Rehab — "Can Your Job Fire You?"Watch this video on YouTube Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Leave is time off work granted to California employees who wish to voluntarily enter and participate in an alcohol or drug rehabilitation program. Employers with 25 or more employees must follow this California law and provide this …

It is against the law for an employer to discriminate against you based on your marital status in California. If you are discriminated against based on your marital status, you can file a lawsuit against your employer for damages. In this article, our California labor and employment lawyers will address the following key issues regarding …

Meal & Rest Breaks in California — 5 Things to KnowWatch this video on YouTube Under California law, all non-exempt employees are entitled to unpaid 30-minute meal breaks and paid 10-minute rest breaks depending on the length of the workday. If your boss makes you work through a meal or rest break, they owe you …

What is an “Implied Employment Contract”? Can I Be Fired?Watch this video on YouTube An “implied employment contract” in California labor law is an agreement between you and your employer that is not in writing but is instead formed through both parties’ behavior (including spoken promises).1 An implied employment contract is an exception to the rule …

"What is a misdemeanor?" Top 5 questions answered by a criminal defense lawyer and former prosecutorWatch this video on YouTube In California, misdemeanor crimes carry up to 364 days in county jail and $1,000 in fines. A misdemeanor is more serious than an infraction but less serious than a felony, including felony DUI in California, which …

Difference between Vehicle Code 23152a and 23152b?Watch this video on YouTube California Vehicle Code § 23152(a) VC makes it a crime to drive under the influence of alcohol. You can get convicted even if your BAC is below 0.08%. The only factor is whether you are too intoxicated to operate a vehicle safely. If your …

Dangerous and Illegal Weapons in Colorado — "Which weapons are not allowed?"Watch this video on YouTube Colorado Revised Statute § 18-12-102 makes it a crime to possess certain weapons classified as “dangerous” or “illegal.” You “possess” a weapon by carrying it or by having it under your control, such as in your car, home, storage …

LEGAL ANALYSIS — Falsely Accused of Rape in California? Advice from a former D.A.Watch this video on YouTube California Penal Code § 261 PC prohibits rape, which is using force, threats, or fraud to have non-consensual sex with another person. Also called “sexual assault,” rape is a felony usually punishable by three to eight years …

Uber and Lyft are California’s two most prominent ride-sharing companies. Technically known as “Transportation Network Companies” or “TNCs,” ridesharing companies in California are regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the California Public Utilities Code. Among other things the code: Sets forth minimum California auto insurance requirements for ride-sharing drivers (with limits of at least $1,000,000 …

T-bone car accident: 5 ways to tell who is at faultWatch this video on YouTube T-bone accidents – also called broadside collisions or side-impact crashes – involve one vehicle crashing head-on into the side of another. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, T-bone accidents account for about 20% of passenger vehicle injuries and …

Strict liability is a legal doctrine in which, under limited circumstances, a defendant may be held liable for an injury even if he or she was not negligent or at fault for causing the injury. California law only applies strict liability in two types of situations: When the defendant has manufactured, distributed or sold a …