For decades, disabled Americans have looked to the Americans With Disabilities Act for protection. It has given people the rights and opportunities of non-disabled colleagues to seek employment and make a valuable contribution to society. Disabled persons also began...
Month: January 2020
Radio station sued by long-time DJ for wrongful termination
Few people in the San Fernando Valley may actually realize just how much time they spend at their jobs. For many, it may come close to the number of waking hours they spend in their homes with their families. This fact makes it even more important that people feel...
Facing disability discrimination in the workplace
Disability discrimination in a work setting is when an employer treats a disabled employee poorly because of her or his disability. The Americans with Disabilities Act is a civil rights law that came into effect in 1990 to ensure that people with disabilities receive...
The ABCs of AB5
On September 18, 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into effect Assembly Bill 5. The legislature limits companies’ use of independent contractors and goes into effect on January 1, 2020. The alleged goal of the new law is to reclassify individuals so that...