Police officers have various types of legal authority not extended to members of the general public. For example, police officers can arrest individuals and transport them to state facilities for holding. Police officers may arrest people when they have a warrant or...
Workers in California have a host of protections available that aren’t available in every state. California was the first state in the country to pass the Creating a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair Act, which is informally known as the CROWN Act. The...
As an employee, you have the right to report workplace hazards, unfair practices and illegal activities. However, not all employers handle these reports appropriately, and some might retaliate against you. Retaliation happens when an employer penalizes an employee for...
Every Californian who’s ever pulled over by a police officer has likely been asked, “Do you know why I stopped you?” It can feel like a trick question to get you to confess to speeding, weaving or almost hitting another vehicle. For some people, for a variety of...
California prides itself on being a diverse and accepting state. There are people of all backgrounds living in unison. Nonetheless, even the best of intentions can’t eliminate discrimination altogether. Unfortunately, many people suffer discrimination each day in the...
