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Can I Be Fired While on Maternity Leave in California?
When you are expecting a child, your focus should be on your health and your growing family, not on anxieties about your job security. Unfortunately, the question of job protection during maternity leave in California is a serious concern for many expecting and new...
How the SAVE Act Highlights the Importance of Protecting Women’s Rights
The ability to vote is a key part of what makes our democracy work. In much of the United States, discussions around election integrity and voter eligibility are ongoing. The 2025 Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, while mainly focused on ensuring the...
What Not To Do If You’re a Victim of California Sexual Harassment
If you've experienced sexual harassment in the workplace or anywhere in California, you may feel angry, ashamed, humiliated, and afraid to speak up. These feelings may feel overwhelming, but they shouldn’t stop you from taking steps to protect yourself. California has...
How to Prove Wrongful Termination in California
Losing your job is already a stressful experience, but what happens when you suspect your termination wasn't based on legitimate business reasons or your performance? In California, employees have significant protections against wrongful termination, and understanding...
Can I File a Workers’ Compensation Claim in California If I Played for a Professional Team in Another State?
If you were injured playing a professional sport in another state, you may think that you aren't eligible for workers' compensation benefits in California. That is not necessarily true! There are certain instances that would allow you to get compensation even if you...
What Types of Professional Sports Injuries Warrant a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Professional athletes in California push their bodies to the absolute limit. Whether it's the high-impact collisions of football, the repetitive strain of baseball, or the explosive movements of basketball, the risk of injury is always there. Many times, there is not...
How Does Permanent Disability for Professional Athletes in California Work?
Professional athletes push their bodies to the absolute limit. Injuries are an expected part of being a professional athlete, but some of these sports injuries can lead to permanent disabilities, which can end careers and cause health complications that can last a...
Are NFL Players Covered by Workers Compensation?
The life of an NFL player may seem glamorous, but there are also intense physical demands and a risk of serious injury. When those injuries occur, players deserve support and resources to recover. This is where workers' compensation comes in. The professional athlete...
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