While not every profession has the ability to work at home, those that do are seeing a surge in employers who say you can work from home instead of coming into the office. For many people, this is a welcome change to the standard office job situation. However, if you...
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What do you know about racial microaggressions in the workplace?
While you may not face direct racial discrimination or harassment in your California workplace, you still sometimes feel like you work in a hostile environment. Could racial micoaggressions be why you feel the way you do? Forbes explains three different...
Can my employer make me provide a doctor’s note when I’m sick?
With many illnesses, the way they spread is through the air. It makes sense that your employer would not want you to come to work if you have such an illness, but many workers find that employers are not so happy when they call off due to being sick. This can be...
Making sense of California law on contractors and gig workers
The state of California occupies an unusual niche when it comes to the relationship between employers and contractors. With the recent passing of laws and an amendment on this matter, it can be difficult for workers to understand where they stand. The November...
CA pedestrians are dying on freeways
When driving on the interstate, people on foot rank among the least likely thing other drivers expect to see. Even so, many reasons exist that may compel someone to walk along or across freeways. Forbes reports that 800 pedestrians die on interstates and other...
Do you have to share your tips with other employees?
If you work in a restaurant or another industry in which tips are a common form of compensation, you may wonder if you have to share your tips with your coworkers, such as a busboy or bartender. Per California law, the answer is almost always yes or, more...
How does the law assign fault in an auto accident?
Fault is an important factor in an auto accident when deciding payment for damages. In general, the person who causes the accident is the one responsible for damages and expenses resulting from it. FindLaw explains that in California, fault is a consideration under...
How To Find Hidden Assets During Divorce
Divorce can bring out different sides of people and it’s not uncommon to discover that your soon-to-be-ex is hiding assets from you during this process. Hidden assets can complicate the process and create unfair situations, but it is possible to find out where your...
What options do you have if your employer fails to pay overtime?
When you work overtime in California, you expect to receive pay for all of the hours you devote to your job. If your employer fails to pay you for work performed and violates the state’s overtime laws, you may be able to hold him or her accountable. According to the...
Understanding the importance of a valuation date in a divorce
Your divorce proceedings in California will no doubt include a number of important milestones. One such event that many of those that we here at the Jabro Law Group assisted in the past expressed surprise upon learning was the valuation date of their marital assets....