It's Who You Know: Disability by Association
People who call me usually think they have more rights than they actually do in the workplace. For example, did you know that if you...
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NEWS & RESOURCES
Deep Duty: When Employers Sue
It doesn't happen often, but I sometimes get calls from workers who are being sued by their former employers. You won't be surprised to...
Punishment: Make 'Em Pay
People frequently ask me about punitive damages, usually when they're trying to figure out how much their case might be worth. I usually...
Sexual Harassment: It's Only Illegal If I Pay You for It
Can I sexually harass an intern, so long as she's a volunteer and doesn't get paid for her work? Yes, says a New York federal court. ...
A Few Words About the Michael Jackson Verdict
You may have been following the trial of Jackson v. AEG Live, in which Michael Jackson's mother Katherine sued AEG Live. Mrs. Jackson...
You Only *Thought* You had a Constitutional Right To a Jury Trial
California's Constitution guarantees the right to trial by jury, and says that it is an "inviolate right," meaning it's a right that...
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