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What are EEO Questions & Why Do We Have Them?

Mohamed Eldessouky September 22, 2020

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a federal agency established by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 1964. The EEOC’s purpose is to clarify and enforce federal discrimination laws that prohibit employers from discriminating against individuals based on their age, race, gender, national origin, disability, and religion. It is illegal for an employer to consider any of these

Timelines and Deadlines for Filing Personal Injury Claims

Mohamed Eldessouky September 22, 2020

If you have been in an accident and you have suffered damages, you can pursue a personal injury claim against the other party if they are to blame for the damages that you suffered. However, you have only a limited time within which to file a claim after the accident. Each state sets its own laws regarding personal injury claims.

Know Your Legal Rights During the Hiring Process of a New job

Mohamed Eldessouky September 22, 2020

Contrary to popular belief, job seekers several legal rights before an employer formally hires them. Under California and federal law, no employer or company can be involved in discrimination during the hiring process. This means that no employer can use details such as race, race, religion, gender, or nationality to select candidates or make job decisions. In addition, employers cannot

Five Steps to Take after Being Wrongfully Terminated from Your Job

Mohamed Eldessouky September 22, 2020

Getting dismissed or wrongfully terminated from your job can produce a substantial financial strain on your life. However, if you believe that the reason you were fired was not legal, you may be entitled to compensation. California law allows workers who were fired for illegal or unlawful reasons to file a complaint about wrongful termination. Upon succeeding in a wrongful

Equal Employment Laws Do Not Protect Freelancers, So What Should They Do When They Face Discrimination?

Mohamed Eldessouky September 22, 2020

If you talk to a few freelancers, you will hear all kinds of stories about blatant discrimination in the industry. These stories range from mildly disconcerting to blood-boiling infuriating. For example, hard-working female freelancers have stopped receiving work from regular clients after they discovered that the freelancer was pregnant, which is a clear violation of employment laws. However, if you

COVID-19 Pandemic and Trends in Personal Bankruptcy Law

Howard Rabb September 16, 2020

Personal bankruptcy enables filers to wipe their financial slates clean when they are overwhelmed by debt and unable to pay their bills. For consumers struggling with debt, filing for bankruptcy can prevent creditors from foreclosing on or repossessing property, garnishing wages, or shutting off utility services. For small business owners, bankruptcy can discharge business debt to allow entrepreneurs the ability

Class Actions Are Like Surgery

Patrick Perotti September 16, 2020

Class actions are like surgery. If you know how to do them, you can significantly help people, make lives better and make some good money in the process. But, if you don’t know how to do them, you can make people’s lives worse, screw them up, and get yourself sued. Sad, but true. Class actions are not just ‘extended versions’

Leg Is The New Heart

Kay Van Wey September 15, 2020

It is with a heavy heart that I write you today with news of the latest medical scam that could hurt you or someone you love. The practice has been referred to as “predatory screening.” It works sort of like this: a company offers to come to your church or an employer-sponsored health fair to do a free screening, or

Dallas Commercial Vehicle Collisions: The Ins and Outs of Getting the Settlement you Deserve

Jason Franklin September 9, 2020

A commercial vehicle is defined as a vehicle used for business or commercial purposes. While people often associate commercial vehicles with 18-wheelers or delivery trucks, some may not realize is that any vehicle being used for business purposes can technically be considered a commercial vehicle – even passenger cars. Other types of commercial vehicles include passenger buses, passenger vans, limousines, hearses, cement mixers, garbage

Playing Fair

Z. Peter Sawicki and James L. Young September 4, 2020

All is fair in love and war.” This axiom is frequently thrown about and is often used as a basis to justify certain actions. If it is true about love and war, what about business? These days the competitiveness to sell products or services can be very intense. What is fair between competitors in the marketplace? Is it like love

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