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Employers Sued For Emotional Distress After "Mishandling" Harassment Claim

Blog post about a case where a worker was terminated after reporting incidents of harassment.

Social Worker Sues Nonprofit for Emotional Distress

Blog post on a case of a social worker suing his former employer.

SEC and NELI Increase Reach for Whistleblower Laws

Blog post on increased reach for whistle-blower laws.

Employee Claims Harassment Complaints Ended in Termination

Blog post on wrongful termination case involving harassment and discrimination.

Lead Poisoning: Are Missouri Construction Workers and Their Families at Risk?

Lead exposure in the workplace can lead to some very serious occupational illnesses, some of which can be life threatening.

Does Negligence Play a Part in My Workers' Compensation Claim?

Many people mistakenly believe that there is a direct relationship between negligence and workers' comp. The truth, however, is more complex - workers' comp is not like a personal injury case.

Get To Know The California Paid Sick Leave Law

On July 1, 2015, California's Paid Sick Leave Law took effect. This blog provides information on accrual, carryover and use requirements of this state law, as amended by AB 304, effective July 13, 2015. Review the following to make sure that you are in compliance!

Distinguished Service Award Recipient

The Alameda County Bar Association is proud to honor Vincent Tong, of Tong Law, as our New Lawyer of the Year at our January 14, 2016 Board Installation and Distinguished Service Awards Dinner.

Rules Regarding Employees and Holiday Pay

Many businesses remain open on recognized holidays. This means, most employees of service providing businesses have to work on holidays. What is the law in California regarding holiday pay?

Common Reasons Why Workers' Compensation Claims Are Denied

If an insurance company denies your workers' compensation claim, contact an attorney right away. There could be a variety of reasons why the claim was denied that could be resolved by an experienced workers' compensation attorney.

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