Jillian Fairchild
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One Word, Big Consequences: Why the Bailey v. SF District Attorney’s Office Case Changes Workplace Harassment Law in California
How much does one work really matter? In Bailey v. San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, the California Supreme Court made…
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The Many Faces of Protected Leave in California: What Every Worker Should Know
Imagine this: You wake up feeling ill, and your boss expects you at work. Your child’s school calls with an…
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Disability Discrimination, Discrimination, Gender Discrimination, Pregnancy Discrimination, Retaliation, Wrongful TerminationUnderstanding Your Rights: Protections for Pregnant Employees in California
Navigating the workplace during pregnancy can be challenging, but California law offers robust protections to ensure your health, safety, and…
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Navigating the Legal Complexities of the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Dispute
The ongoing legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, co-stars in the film adaptation of “It Ends With Us,”…
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Understanding Workplace Sexual Harassment Laws in California
Sexual harassment remains a significant issue in workplaces across California. State law provides strong protections for employees and imposes strict…
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What Elon Musk Is Getting Wrong in the Twitter Layoffs
When Elon Musk bizarrely carried a sink into the headquarters in San Francisco and took ownership of Twitter, he immediately…
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California Law Now Mandates Bereavement Leave
Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1949, which requires California employers to provide five days of unpaid, bereavement…
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California Moves to Protect Employees During an “Emergency Condition”
California has added Labor Code section 1193 that prohibits an employer from “tak[ing] or threaten[ing] adverse action against any employee…
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California Expands Family and Paid Sick Leave to Include a “Designated Person”
California Governor Newsom just signed AB 1041 into law to expand California’s state family and paid sick leave by allowing…