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May
Am I Entitled to Overtime Pay?
Under California law, full employees are entitled to overtime pay once they work more than 40 hours in a workweek, or 8 hours in a workday. However, there are many different exemptions that can disqualify a worker from receiving overtime pay. Because employers are generally reluc...
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07
May
How Brain Injuries Can Impact Future Earnings
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most life-altering and significant injuries that you can sustain during an accident. Although they range in severity from mild concussions to permanent comas, most TBIs leave victims with lasting side effects and can even alter the vic...
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07
May
Can I Afford a Personal Injury Lawyer?
When most people need to hire an attorney, they assume that they need to shell out thousands of dollars in hourly legal fees throughout the process. While some areas of law may require more payment upfront, however, personal injury lawyers usually don't ask for compensation...
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07
May
Was I Wrongfully Terminated at Work?
Because the majority of employees in California work on an “at will” basis, most do not have any legal recourse after being fired, even if the grounds do not seem fair. However, in some specific instances, you may be eligible to bring a wrongful termination lawsuit ag...
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07
May
The Most Common Water Park Accidents
Water parks may be great places for families to enjoy the summer sunshine - but there are also plenty of reasons to be wary when you visit the water park. From bacterial infections to falls from rides, water parks invite a veritable tidal wave of safety hazards in their wak...
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07
May
The Dangers of Drowsy Driving
Everyone knows that you shouldn’t drive while drowsy, but did you know that up to 16% of all fatal crashes in the United States involve some form of driver fatigue? According to a 2018 study published in SLEEP magazine, not only are drowsy drivers facing much higher crash risks t...
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07
May
How to Combat Workplace Discrimination
It's an unfortunate truth that workplace discrimination is everywhere - in fact, experts say that it may be even more prevalent than we realize, as many people are still reluctant to come forward. In spite of workplace improvements made after the #MeToo movement and o...
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07
May
Can I Sue a Drunk Driver for Causing My Crash?
Although the rates of illegal drunk driving have decreased over the years - thanks in large part to national ad campaigns and to ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft – too many Californians still report getting behind the wheel while intoxicated. In fact, the Cente...
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07
May
What Is a Whistleblower Action?
According to the False Claims Act, as well as multiple other state and federal laws, “whistleblowers” - or individuals who report wrongdoing at their organizations – are fully protected by the law. Of course, one of the greatest threats facing whistleblowe...
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07
May
Breaking and Entering Story Has a Wild Twist Complete with Toilet Paper Roses
It’s your worst nightmare: Someone has broken into your home. However, what if they broke into your home and didn’t steal or destroy anything? Such is the case for one Boston man who came home and discovered something was amiss. Although nothing had been taken, he could smell cle...
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07
May
Navigating a Hit-and-Run Accident Claim
Hit-and-run accidents are every driver and pedestrian's worst nightmare: By definition, it can be nearly impossible to locate the negligent driver and hold them accountable for their reckless behavior. Even more alarming is the fact that hit-and-run accidents are on the ris...
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07
May
What Are Overtime Exemptions?
Overtime pay, also popularly known as “time and a half,” is intended to help compensate for any undue disruptions to your work-life balance by paying you at a greater rate than usual. Although some roles are exempt from overtime pay, it’s a fundamental right for most workers in C...
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