by PLBH | Oct 8, 2021
Many of us started working while we were adolescents. No one ever sat us down and explained our rights to us in most circumstances. Because employment law is so complicated, it can be difficult for the typical employee to determine if their employer’s actions...
by PLBH | Oct 5, 2021
In their everyday lives, the ordinary individual comes into touch with an untold amount of harmful substances, ranging from cleaning products to pesticides on food to toxins in our water systems. However, employees in particular industries are more likely to be...
by PLBH | Sep 27, 2021
For those who are unable to work due to a condition, the Social Security Administration (SSA) distributes two categories of disability benefits. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a government program for persons with disabilities who earn less than a specified...
by PLBH | Sep 22, 2021
Sexual harassment is prohibited in the workplace under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The majority of Americans are aware that sexual harassment is illegal, yet they may not be able to describe what constitutes sexual harassment. At PLBH we urge you to...
by PLBH | Sep 17, 2021
Everyone has difficult days, weeks, and even months from time to time. These days, however, are more than just a poor mood for some people; they are signs of a mental disease like depression, bipolar disorder, or anxiety. If you have mental health problems, it can...
by PLBH | Sep 14, 2021
If you have been injured at work, you might be eligible to file for workers’ compensation. This type of coverage should cover you in most situations, even if you are partially or wholly at fault for your injury. In fact, you do not need to prove that anyone else was...
by PLBH | Sep 10, 2021
More people are working from home today than ever before. They often assume that the protections they receive under California labor laws do not apply unless they are physically at their employer’s place of business. This is often not true. Keep reading to learn what...
by PLBH | Sep 7, 2021
To be approved for SSDI, you will need to show that you cannot work as you did before your disability. Proving this is the job of your Social Security Disability attorney. Your medical condition must be severe enough to interfere with your capacity to do job-related...
by PLBH | Aug 27, 2021
An employee may need access to his or her personnel records for a variety of reasons. Perhaps you’d like to track your progress over time, or you’re concerned about a vengeful boss slamming you in your file. Reviewing your file from time to time, for...
by PLBH | Aug 18, 2021
The California Occupational Safety and Health Act (commonly known as Cal/OSHA) protects workers in California against dangerous working conditions. Many employees, however, are unaware of their rights under Cal/OSHA or how to defend themselves. If you have been let go...
