by Rothschild & Alwill, APC | Apr 1, 2021 | Discrimination
As the country begins deploying the first Covid-19 vaccines in an effort to get the pandemic under control, many employers now questions if they may legally take the unprecedented step of requiring employees to receive the vaccination to work onsite. Though the...
by Rothschild & Alwill, APC | Mar 1, 2021 | Discrimination, General Issues, Harassment & Assault, LGBTQ+, Retaliation, Wage & Hour
The shutdown of business due to Covid-19 put many duties owed by California employers to their employees on hold. However, as phases of reopening begin and businesses start the process of reopening, an almost certain wave of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation...
by Rothschild & Alwill, APC | Dec 1, 2020 | Discrimination, General Issues
Coronavirus boosted an already-growing trend of working from home (WFH). Even though the trend has been steadily gaining popularity, the pandemic forced many California employers and employees to consider the option indefinitely as workplaces adjust to a new normal....
by Rothschild & Alwill, APC | Nov 1, 2020 | Discrimination, General Issues
After almost a year, Covid-19 remains a great health risk in California with no definite end in sight. However, as businesses begin reopening and returning to some semblance of normal, employers would understandably take precautions to protect their employees and...
by Rothschild & Alwill, APC | Oct 1, 2020 | Discrimination, General Issues
During the Covid-19 pandemic, protective facial coverings like masks quickly became a staple of daily life and one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of the virus. California Governor Gavin enacted an Executive Order requiring people to wear a face...
by Rothschild & Alwill, APC | Mar 1, 2020 | Discrimination
Major life and family changes often require a large amount of time and energy to adjust to them properly. This is especially true with the addition or children or onset of a condition requiring a close family member to need care. California has long recognized the...