Beverly Hills Legal Blog
Racism in the workplace
How does one deal with racial discrimination in the workplace? What kind of protection could a victim of a racial slur defend himself or herself? What regulations should every employer follow to limit racial discrimination in the workplace? These questions are very...
What if my company won’t let me wear a mask?
Recently Crate & Barrel sent out an email to customers that if they preferred not have their delivery team wear mask, that they should call the company and the company would arrange to have a team of employees who were not wearing masks deliver their items. While...
Older individuals can still be valuable employees
Workers in California and throughout the country who are 40 or older may fall victim to age discrimination. However, there are many ways that they can combat the perception that they lack energy or don't know how to use modern technology. One way that individuals can...
Consumers be wary of these two coronavirus scams
Misinformation can spread quickly and there are some businesses who go too far to get an advantage in a competitive marketplace. In an effort to help better protect the public, the government has put together various regulations to reduce the risk of false claims and...
Who is most at-risk of age discrimination in the workplace?
No matter where you work, your workplace should be free from discrimination. The unfortunate reality is that workplace discrimination touches every industry California boasts, from tourism to tech and everything in between. As the national workforce continues to grow,...
Can Insurers Deny Small Business Claims Of Loss Due To The Pandemic?
Nobody saw the COVID-19 pandemic coming. When small business owners took out insurance claims with the intent to protect their business, livelihood and families they felt they were protected. Recently, insurers have been denying business interruption claims submitted...
Protection in reporting workplace violations
When a workplace commits illegal activities or knowingly creates environments that promote discrimination, they count on their employees, keeping quiet. Employees often do not realize that they would be legally protected if they report any illegal activity. Thanks...
What misclassification can mean for your employee rights
Employees and independent contractors can often do the exact same job. Still, there’s one small difference that can be the difference between thousands of dollars in benefits: the classification. Whether you are named an employee or contractor can change everything,...
When is a work environment hostile?
You may not get along with some of your coworkers or your supervisor. Maybe you find their behavior or attitudes off-putting. But when does annoying behavior cross the line into creating a hostile work environment? Would a reasonable person find the environment...
3 things to know about the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
When you buy something on credit, the expectation is you will pay off your bill over time. If you fail to make your required payments, creditors have a right to try and collect what you owe. However, this does not mean that creditors have free reign to do whatever...
