Chronic fatigue syndrome is often misunderstood as simple tiredness, but for those living with the condition, it involves a far more disabling symptom known as post-exertional malaise, a severe worsening of symptoms following even minor physical or mental exertion....
Financial services employees are often uniquely positioned to identify conflicts of interest that clients and the public would never otherwise discover. When an employee recognizes that their firm has failed to disclose relationships, incentives, or arrangements that...
Reorganizations and rebranding efforts are common in creative industries, but they can also become convenient cover for age discrimination. When a long-tenured graphic designer over the age of 55 is pushed out in the name of a “creative refresh” and...
Pregnancy should never determine what work an employee is allowed to do, yet it is not uncommon for retail employers to quietly shift pregnant employees away from customer-facing roles based on assumptions rather than medical necessity. When this happens without any...
PLBH is proud to announce that the firm has been recognized on the 2025 California Top 50 Labor & Employment Verdicts list for its representation of a construction worker in a case involving disability discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination. The...
Ultrasound technicians perform detailed, physically demanding work that requires precise hand control while often twisting or tilting the head and neck to view monitors positioned away from the natural line of sight. Over the course of a workday, this awkward...
Ceramic tile installation is demanding physical work, and few parts of the body absorb more of that strain than the knees. Installers spend hours each day kneeling on concrete, mortar beds, and finished tile, often with little more than a thin pad between the joint...
Public defense work carries a level of pressure that few other legal careers match. Attorneys in these roles often manage overwhelming caseloads, represent clients facing serious consequences, and operate with limited resources and time to prepare. While some stress...
School bus drivers spend hours each day absorbing the vibration, jolts, and impacts of the road, often in vehicles with aging or inadequate suspension systems. Every bump, pothole, and rough stretch of pavement transmits force directly through the seat and into the...
Solar panel installation requires technicians to work at height on residential roofs, often relying on the structural integrity of decking they have no way to fully inspect before stepping onto it. When that decking has hidden deterioration, whether from water damage,...
