Dismissal from a job rarely leaves workers with a good feeling. That’s because some may wonder how they will pay their mortgage, feed their families, get affordable health coverage and pay other bills. Having the initial discussion with one's boss can cause an...
California employers may not be as knowledgeable as they need to be as far as workers with disabilities are concerned. Federal law does not require disability training; therefore, employers may not always act prudently while facing issues regarding employees with...
Santa Clara Employment Lawyers for Employees and Employers Serving Los Gatos, Fremont, and the Bay Area With more than 30 years of experience in California employment law, our San Jose employment lawyers are extremely knowledgeable about the law and legal trends of...
Job interviews can be tricky. As an employer tries to learn more about a job seeker’s goals, values and personality, candidates may have to answer some tough questions during the process. While some uncomfortable questions are necessary to address cultural fit, others...
Insurance companies have a well-earned reputation for being difficult to deal with. Bitterness over company practices, a desire to get even, and the potential to make a profit can lead people to file inflated or exaggerated claims. It can also lead them to stage...
Car accidents in which the vehicle you are driving flips and rolls over are among the least common types of crashes. Unfortunately, they are also the most potentially deadly. A recent rollover crash in San Jose claimed the lives of three people and injured four...
The fallout from recent widespread wildfires continues to create problems for people throughout the Bay Area and in the surrounding communities. Considering the devastation these types of events cause and how easily they can get completely out of control, it is hard...
San Jose and the entire Bay Area has seen more than its share of layoffs recently. When job cuts come down at major companies and corporations, they can impact workers on all levels. While employees with seniority and upper-level executives may feel some sort of...
Most states, including California, have at-will employment. Employees can quit or have their employment terminated for any reason as long as it does not violate any protected category, contract or law. Identifying if you have been wrongfully terminated as soon as...
When it comes to car crashes and collisions, wrong-way accidents are typically one of the least common. However, they are one of the most deadly. Often occurring on one-way streets, intersections, and at highway entrance or exit ramps, drivers traveling at normal...