With the constant housing crisis wreaking havoc on communities throughout the state, the California Legislature recently passed California Rent Control, which extends rent control and just cause eviction protections to nearly eight million tenants throughout the state. The implications of this much-needed relief will be widespread and felt for years ...
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California’s Unemployment Insurance program is not just for individuals completely out of work. Even employed individuals can be “unemployed” for purposes of obtaining UI benefits. Obtaining UI benefits while still employed is helpful when someone experiences a reduction in their hours or has been thrust into part-time work and have been unable ...
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If you separated from your employer, whether through termination or resignation, and have not received your final pay in accordance with the law, contact Astanehe Law for your free consultation. Astanehe Law may be able to assist you in recovering your final pay and waiting time penalty.
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Applying for unemployment benefits in California is easy and can be completed online. Alternatively, you can apply for unemployment benefits in California by telephone, mail, or fax. Continue reading to learn how you can quickly obtain your unemployment benefits in California. Applying for Unemployment Benefits in California Online To apply for ...
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In discretionary accounts, brokers have the power to transact with their client’s assets freely. Although brokers typically act responsibly, sometimes brokers abuse client confidence for personal gain. Churning occurs when a broker buys or sells investments, such as stocks, in a customer’s account to generate excessive commission. It is a breach of the ...
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You may be working with a bully if: You regularly feel victimized by and fear to work with a particular coworker. Common traits workplace bullies exhibit includes yelling, teasing, name-calling, putting coworkers down, subjecting coworkers to unfair criticism or threats, talking over coworkers, and taking credit for others work. If any of ...
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Can I Sue My Financial Advisor or Stock Broker for Investment Losses? Yes, if you can prove that your financial advisor or stockbroker violated law or breached his or her fiduciary duty to you and you lost money as a result. You may also be able to recover losses from the ...
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Has the California Employment Development Department (“EDD”) denied your application unemployment? Has EDD sent you a Notice of Overpayment alleging you owe the State of California thousands of dollars? Was your appeal to the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board (“CUIAB”) unsuccessful? Then you may consider filing a Petition for Writ of Mandate at ...
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Rapid advances in technology have made it easy for employers to store immense amounts of data on their employees. Although employees may attempt to guard their personal information zealously, laws designed to protect private information are necessary to ensure employers respect employee privacy. Employers have a right to track employee activities during ...
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The City & County of San Francisco shields workers from employer exploitation through the implementation of various laws conferring rights, remedies, and protections on employees. Not surprisingly, San Francisco employees are some of the nations most protected workers. This article provides a broad survey of some of the many laws actively protecting San Francisco employees. To read our part one, please click here. For more information about these laws, San Francisco employee protections, or to discuss an employer violation, please contact Astanehe Law for your free consultation.
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