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Sanford A. Kassel, A Professional Law Corporation, San Bernardino CA Attorneys Fees

At SANFORD A. KASSEL, A Professional Law Corporation, We Get Results! With over 50 years of combined legal experience, our attorneys have taken hundreds of cases to trial or mediation. We have an extraordinarily high success rate in court and…

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Suitable Seating Under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) – Protecting Your Employee Rights

The Private Attorneys General Act, or PAGA, was designed by state legislators offering financial incentives to individuals seeking to enforce state labor laws. When SB 796 passed in 2003, the State of California did not have sufficient resources to keep…

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Federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act Forbids Companies From Discriminating Against Pregnant Women

“It is wrong for any employer no matter how large or small to discriminate against pregnant employees,” said Gavin Kassel, an employment lawyer who represented four of the women in these pregnancy cases against Amazon. (CNET Article May 6, 2019)…

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What Impacts Do Personal Injury Claims Have: Independent Contractor vs Employee

In California personal injury claims, making the clear distinction between independent contractor or employee is vital. Misclassification affects many elements, including workers’ rights and the ability to claim compensation for workplace injuries. However, the difference between these two types of…

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Employer Retaliation: Severance Offers Following Personal Injury Reports in California

Workers who report personal injuries in California are legally protected from retaliation stemming from their employer; however, retaliation doesn’t always come in obvious forms like termination or demotion. It can also surface through seemingly benign severance offers. When an employer…

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