Deciding to report workplace harassment is rarely, if ever, easy, and knowing what the process actually involves can make that decision feel less overwhelming from the very start. Here are answers to what employees ask most often about reporting and pursuing a claim in California. Do I Have to Report Internally First? Not necessarily, though…
DetailsWaiting to find out how a claim will ultimately turn out is stressful enough without also wondering how long the entire process will actually take from start to finish. Here are answers to what patients and clients ask most often about claim timelines. How Long Do I Have to File a Claim? California generally gives…
DetailsFor years, freight brokers arranging shipments across the entire country could often avoid liability entirely when the carrier they hired went on to cause a crash. A recent Supreme Court decision changed that, and the change matters directly for anyone hurt in a truck crash on Tarzana roads. What the Supreme Court Actually Decided In…
DetailsE-bikes have become an increasingly common sight on Santa Clarita streets, but not every rider or driver understands that California actually splits these bikes into three distinct legal categories. Which category was involved in a crash can shape everything from fault to what rules applied to the rider in the first place. Why the Legal…
DetailsCalifornia State University recently agreed to pay $12 million to resolve gender harassment and retaliation claims brought by two former administrators. The case offers a useful window into how employers, large or small, can end up on the losing side of a discrimination claim when complaints go unaddressed. What Happened at CSU According to KVCR…
DetailsA recent arrest in North Hollywood has drawn renewed attention to how the justice system handles sexual assault cases. For survivors, criminal charges are only one part of the picture. Many don’t realize that civil claims can run alongside a criminal prosecution, offering a separate path toward accountability and compensation. What Happened in North Hollywood…
DetailsWhat Law Actually Covers Workplace Harassment? California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act, often referred to by its FEHA acronym, is the primary state law prohibiting harassment based on sex, gender, and other protected characteristics in the workplace. The relevant provisions are set out in Government Code Section 12940, which makes it unlawful for an employer…
DetailsIndependent Contractor Status Changes the Usual Rules? Under Proposition 22, rideshare drivers in California are classified as independent contractors rather than employees of the platform. This distinction matters because California law generally holds an employer responsible for an employee’s actions performed within the scope of their job, a doctrine that does not apply the same…
DetailsCoverage Depends on the App’s Status California divides rideshare driving into distinct periods, each carrying different insurance requirements under Public Utilities Code Section 5433. Whether a driver’s personal policy applies, a limited contingent policy kicks in, or the rideshare company’s full commercial coverage governs depends entirely on what the app was doing in the exact…
DetailsCalifornia’s Pure Comparative Negligence System California follows what is known as pure comparative negligence, a rule established by the state Supreme Court in Li v. Yellow Cab Co. back in 1975. Under this system, an injured person can recover damages even if they were mostly responsible for the accident, with their award simply reduced by…
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