The Issue of Mitigation
There are certain responsibilities that you must fulfill as you and your Costa Mesa attorney build and conduct your employment case. Primary among these is mitigation of damages, as explained in the paragraphs below. Mitigate Your Damages This duty bears directly on you. You must demonstrate that you have taken the appropriate steps to alleviate your situation,…
Read MoreDirectors & Officers Insurance – Side A, Side B
In this article, an Orange County employment attorney sheds light on Sides A and B of Directors and Officers Liability insurance. What D&O Covers This kind of insurance protects the directors and officers of a company or corporation from losses sustained as a result of litigation brought against them for deliberate or inadvertent “wrongful acts.” Such acts…
Read MoreHow to Choose an Arbitrator
In this article, an Orange County employment attorney explains the procedures involved in selecting an arbitrator. The Arbitration Association This organization has the responsibility of selecting individuals to arbitrate between disputing parties. The procedures followed in making that selection are given in the guidelines used by the association, or they may be contained within the arbitration agreement.…
Read MoreTypes of Insurance for Employment Practices Claims – Excess or Umbrella Coverage
An Orange County Employment Lawyer Discusses Employment Insurance An Orange County employment lawyer explains umbrella and excess insurance coverage in this blog. Excess Coverage Excess insurance takes effect when the primary coverage has been used up. It raises the level of available coverage, thus extending the limits of the policy to which it is attached. It covers…
Read MoreDeposition Dangers
Your Newport Beach employment attorney can explain the process of taking and defending a deposition. He or she may also be able to provide you with advice about how to get through this process without damaging your case. Listen to Objections Your Newport Beach employment lawyer may suggest that you listen to the nature of…
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Retaliation Claim
In order to prepare for your deposition, your Newport Beach employment attorney will schedule a meeting with you in order to help you feel confident during this stage in the process. Before your deposition is taken, it is important that you understand the basis of your retaliation claim. Protected Activities Employment laws generally protect employees…
Read MoreDaily Aljian
At Daily Aljian LLP, our Newport Beach employment attorneys are committed to serving clients with effective legal solutions in today’s technologically advanced business market. We offer professional representation for businesses and listen to clients to develop an effective case strategy that works for their company. All businesses are not the same, and we recognize that…
Read MoreDetermining the Value of Damages for Emotional Distress
According to federal anti-discrimination laws, employees who have been subjected to workplace harassment are eligible for damages for emotional distress. However; there is no exact way for your Newport Beach employment law attorney to calculate the amount of damages for emotional distress because there is no particular mathematical or scientific formula for it. In order…
Read MoreMediation Can Lead to Resolution
Mediation Can Lead to Resolution Although some lawsuits between plaintiffs and their current or former employers may seem impossible to resolve, the power of mediation should not be underestimated. A Newport Beach employment law office could urge its clients to pursue mediation if it believes that the potential benefits outweigh the disadvantages. The Basics of…
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