Monthly Archives: October 2020
Enforcement of Commercial Contracts during the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted California businesses in numerous ways. One of those consequences is the inability of many businesses to now comply with their obligations under contracts they executed pre-pandemic. Here are some questions to consider when faced with the possibility of failing to perform contract obligations during these times, or if a… Read More »
New COVID-Related Protections for California Employees
On Sept. 17, 2020, California Governor Newson signed into law three bills introducing changes to COVID-related obligations of employers. The impacts of each piece of legislation are summarized below. Expansion of Unpaid Family Leave Requirements to Small Businesses SB 1383 modifies the California Family Rights Act by requiring businesses with five or more employees… Read More »
Zein E. Obagi, Jr. recognized as one of the Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in California
LOS ANGELES (October 23, 2020) — In further recognition of Litigation, P.C.’s commitment to protecting the rights of its clients while delivering winning results, The National Trial Lawyers recently named OLG founder and lead counsel Zein E. Obagi, Jr. one of the Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in California. The organization, whose mission… Read More »
LA Right of Recall and Worker Retention Ordinances
As a response to the surge in lay-offs and furloughs that occurred due to the economic crisis triggered by the COVID-19, on May 4, 2020, Mayor Eric Garcetti signed two ordinances that would benefit certain employees in LA. The COVID-19 Right of Recall Ordinance covers employees laid off by certain types of employers after… Read More »
Is my employer protecting employees against harassment and discrimination?
The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibits discrimination and harassment in the workplace as well as retaliation. FEHA also creates an obligation on employers to prevent and correct such behaviors. FEHA applies to public and private employers, labor organizations, training programs, employment agencies, and licensing boards. An employer can be one or more… Read More »
