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For certain workers, such as restaurant workers, the tips they receive from customers may make up a significant portion of their overall income. Among the things such employees may be concerned about is whether their employer is treating them fairly regarding their tips. So, it c...
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Have you ever seen a company saying they want to hire a "digital native" in an employment ad? Have you wondered exactly what they meant? Generally speaking, this just means they are looking for someone who was born after digital technology became as widespread and common...
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On behalf of Law Offices of Mauro Fiore, Jr. , posted on Friday, October 27, 2017. As a construction worker in California, you are most likely aware that you risk your life every day on building or road projects. The construction industry is one of the most dangerous professions i...
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On behalf of Law Offices of Mauro Fiore, Jr. posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Car crashes happen frequently in Los Angeles, but that doesn't mean you have to end up in one. One of the most common causes for a crash is the stop-and-go traffic that you're bound to ...
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Wage and hour violations are harmful to workers and should not happen in any workplace in the United States. Unfortunately, even companies with the money to pay correctly don't always do so. Take, for example, the recent case of Bernstein v. Virgin America, Inc. A class-action la...
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Has your boss ever asked you to do some work without pay? Did you feel like you had no choice, worrying that you would lose your job if you didn't do it? This is often illegal, even though it does happen. You need to know your rights. Don't let your employer take advantage of you...
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Underage Drinking in Los Angeles has Consequences for the Host of the Party As a California parent with teenaged children, you may have allowed your child to attend a friend's party or two, or even hosted a party in your own home. While it is true that having the kids at your hou...
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In this, the first of a three-part series on the contents of the 2019 Uber Safety Report, we examine the horrifying number of sexual assaults that took place against Uber passengers and drivers last year. Sexual Assaults Suffered by Uber Passengers and Drivers: What Are Your Lega...
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Uber and Lyft, which for years were able to skirt minimum wage, payroll tax, and other requirements, have found themselves on a dead-end street thanks to action by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). In a serious defeat for the mega rideshare companies, a new rulin...
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In this, the third and final article on the 2019 Uber Safety Report, we will take a look at how Uber background checks its drivers and whether the process is rigorous enough to keep you and your family safe. For more information on what was in the Uber Safety Report, check out Pa...
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In our last article on the 2019 Uber Safety Report, we provided important information on how to receive compensation if you were the victim of sexual assault on or after an Uber ride. This week, we look at Uber's data on fatal accidents. Families who have lost a loved one in a fa...
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Workers' compensation cases can be quite complicated. If you suffered an injury at work, you have rights and responsibilities that begin from the very moment your injury takes place. You may not be completely clear about how to move forward, but there are a few things you should ...
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