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California Employment Law: Independent Contractor vs. Employee

How does one differentiate between an “independent contractor” and an “employee”? Can companies and individuals elect to be treated one way or the other? The IRS identifies three different categories to differentiate whether a person is an employee or an independent...

The Trial is Over…You Won…The Defendant Has to Pay…Right??

I just concluded a three-day jury trial a couple months ago.  My client was the victim of sexual harassment in the workplace.  After over a year of litigation, we took our case to trial.  We won and my client was awarded monetary damages, as well as post-judgment...

Health & Safety Receivership: Abating Fire Hazards

As discussed in previous blog articles, health and safety receiverships are implemented for a variety of reasons.  The motivating force in all health and safety receiverships is to address substantial health and safety risks effecting property owners, tenants, and the...