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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...

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...

Are you an Independent Contractor or are you an Employee?

You're an employee. Well, probably, anyway. Without knowing too much about what you do, I can say with some confidence that you're...

Question: How can I help you? Answer: Under very limited circumstances.

Thanks for visiting my blog. I'll be writing about workplace legal issues most of the time, and some of the time I'll be writing about...

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