Employment Law

Thursday, July 23rd, 2020

Most Common Types of Workplace Lawsuits

When you do your job, you have no reason to expect mistreatment. This simple truth is enshrined, protected in the state of California, even though we are an “at...
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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020

COVID- 19 Laws Enforced by the California Labor Commissioner’s Office

California was the first state to issue stay at home orders. And, despite a number of states looking to reopen, our state is holding firm with these restrictions until...
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Thursday, February 6th, 2020

AB5: Uber, Lyft, Postmates, and Others Impacted by Gig-Work Law

On January 8st, 2020, Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) went into full effect. Serving to codify, clarify, and provide certain exemptions to the Dynamex Decision, AB5 makes it harder for...
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Tuesday, January 21st, 2020

What Rights do Older Employees Have in a California Workplace?

Both California and federal employment laws protect individuals who are over the age of 40 from workplace discrimination. If you suspect you have experienced workplace discrimination based on your...
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Tuesday, August 20th, 2019

Heather Baker Dobbs Awarded by Los Angeles Magazine

Kirtland & Packard attorney Heather Baker Dobbs has been recognized as an Outstanding Young Women Lawyer in the Top Lawyers issue of Los Angeles Magazine. This recognition is awarded...
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Tuesday, March 19th, 2019

What is Wrongful Termination?

There are federal laws protecting workers from being fired based on several factors unrelated to job performance or ability. These include: Age Sex Genetic information Disability Race Color National...
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Wednesday, November 14th, 2018

Kirtland & Packard Receives 2018 Best of El Segundo Award

South Bay personal injury law firm, Kirtland & Packard, has been selected for the 2018 Best of El Segundo Award in the Legal Services category. This recognition from the...
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Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018

Attorney Michael Louis Kelly Awarded Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent™ Rating

Redondo Beach personal injury attorney Michael Louis Kelly has again been awarded the Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent™ Rating. An AV Preeminent rating is the highest distinction an attorney can achieve...
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Tuesday, June 19th, 2018

Have You Been Fired Illegally?

Have you been illegally fired? California labor laws are among the most progressive in the country. That doesn’t mean all of our employers are. In fact, illegal terminations, biased...
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Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018

New Ruling Protects More Workers

The question of whether a worker is classified as an independent contractor or an employee under the law has significant consequences in terms of the legal protections afforded to...
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