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Oakland Lawyer on All-To-Often Overlooked Business Etiquette Rules

Oakland Lawyer Shares Simple Etiquette Tips for Business Professionals

Oakland Lawyer Business Etiquette Rules

Navigating the do’s and don’ts of today’s business environment can be tricky and counter-intuitive. Dialogue and dress that might have been acceptable decades ago may come off as stodgy or even offensive in today’s offices. At the same time, being too formal can alienate coworkers or clients, especially those who operate slick, progressive Silicon Valley tech companies run by elegantly modest figures in the mold of Elon Musk and Steve Jobs. Continue reading →

I Got Fired After Getting Injured

Got Fired After Getting Injured and/or Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim?

Is That Considered Retaliation?

Fired due to injury San Francisco

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Whether you broke your leg working at a San Francisco City construction project; you hurt your back in a car accident while making a delivery, or you suffered acute chemical exposure at a company lab, you just want fair and honest treatment. Unfortunately, sometimes employers punish workers for complaining or filing workers’ compensation claims. Continue reading →

I Was Fired and Not Given My Last Paycheck! What Can I Do?

My Employer Will Not Give Me My Last Pay Check

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You recently lost your job in the San Francisco area, and your old employer has done something very annoying – refused to give you your last paycheck. You probably feel many emotions right now: boiling mad, confused, overwhelmed by your situation, and scared that you won’t be able to get a new job to make your budget and pay your bills. Continue reading →