Sexual harassment could be overt and blatant. Gross sexual comments or direct requests for sexual favors would be inexcusable and hardly defensible. Sometimes, sexual harassment takes more subtle forms in California offices. Regardless, "subtle sexual harassment" is...
A letter from the Internal Revenue Service might come in the mail one day, and a California taxpayer could feel upset that the agency proposes an additional tax assessment. Perhaps the IRS intends to disallow a deduction or discovered underreported income. Many times,...
Consumer fraud is a type of white-collar crime that uses deceptive practices for financial gain. Some scams have been around a long time, but technology helps scammers devise newer versions. It may be helpful for residents of California to know the type of financial...
Residents and businesses in San Jose and other areas of California may want to learn more about the circumstances that are covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This important federal law allows employees to take an extended leave from work. There are...
California tort law helps victims of injury recover damages from at-fault parties. A common type of personal injury is a traumatic brain injury, which the Center for Disease Control estimates at 2.5 million cases annually. Overview of TBI and stats The CDC ranks...
California is a haven for motorcycle enthusiasts. The mild weather throughout the year in the southern region of the state is ideal for those who love to ride. However, the state is also home to millions of standard vehicle owners who use the same highway system and...
Most employees in California who suffer injuries or illness on the job are entitled to claim workers’ compensation. While most claims are legitimate, there may be times when workers’ compensation fraud exists. It’s important to know more about this and how to identify...
All states, including California, have laws on the books to prevent and punish perpetrators of consumer fraud. Business owners and employees should be aware of common versions of this fraud in order to avoid being accused of committing a financial crime. Common types...
New York City is host to some of the biggest companies in the world, and it is one of the media capitals of the world as well. Companies know all their announcements will be covered. New York is also home to plenty of financiers looking for the next big thing, and...
In California and around the country, the service industry is made up in large part of restaurant workers. Many employees in that field are women. Sadly, many women who work in the restaurant industry and the service industry in general complain about sexual...