Author Archives: Wyatt
Can You Sue Uber if Your Driver Crashes?
Short answer: Yes, a passenger can sue Uber for injuries sustained in a crash, if the Uber driver is at fault. If the other driver is found at fault, there are some instances where you can sue. Uber maintains insurance policies that may cover such incidents, allowing passengers to seek compensation for medical expenses, lost […]
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California Labor Code 4850 Overview & Example Scenarios
California Labor Code 4850 is a labor code that involves the payment of disability for public safety workers like police officers, inspectors and investigators, and lifeguards. For these employees, if they are disabled in the course of their work, they receive a leave of absence without a loss in salary instead of the standard temporary […]
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California Labor Code 210 Overview & Example Scenarios
California Labor Code 210 imposes a penalty onto employers for failing to pay their employees on time. Initial violations of this code impose a $100 penalty, while subsequent or intentional violations impose a $200 penalty plus 25% of the amount withheld through nonpayment. California Labor Code 210 Explained in 90 Seconds As mentioned, California Labor […]
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California Labor Code 218.5 Overview & Example Scenarios
California Labor Code 218.5 states that after a case involving an employer refusing to pay wages, fringe benefits, or health and welfare-related fund contributions, the winning party is awarded reasonable attorney’s fees by the court. In order to receive these fees, they must have been requested when the action was first brought (in the initial […]
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