The article discusses the ruling issued by California Administrative Law Judge Stephen J. Smith in late 2012 which finds the California Department of Insurance's (CDI) California Fair Claims Settlement Practices Regulations (FCPR) might not be brought as unfair claims acts. It cites the ruling's...
Most disputes between landlords and tenants are handled in Small Claims Court, which is an informal process designed to be quicker and simpler than higher courts. For example, disputes regarding the return of security deposits are typically handled in Small Claims Court. ...
It is an unfortunately common occurrence; according to the California Department of Industrial Relations (the governing body that deals with cases of wage theft), there were approximately 34,000 wage theft claims made in the state in 2017. However, this may only be the tip of the iceberg ...
About Services CA Fair Plan Claims Resources Contact What is the California Fair Plan? The California FAIR Plan Association is an association which provides property insurance to homeowners in California who cannot get coverage elsewhere. The CA FAIR Plan association is last resort, and they recommend...
Both represent an important increase, and this major benefit enhancement begins with new claims filed on or after January 1, 2025. LA Metro Becomes First Transit Agency in U.S. to Equip its Entire Fleet of Active Buses with Enclosed, Protective Barriers Christopher Simmons - Jan 3, 2025 ...
A new law enlarges the time for employees to file complaints with the Labor Commissioner for claims that they were discriminated against or discharged in violation of Labor Code provisions enforced by the Labor Commissioner. The employee now has one year, instead of six months, to file a claim...
In sum, California provides strong legal protections to employees against retaliation by their employers, especially in wage claims and labor rights. With these protections, employees can seek what they’re legally owed without fear of losing their jobs or being treated unfairly. Both employees and ...
regulations have no direct implications for safety, upholding most of a $77 million win for Virgin America flight attendants in a class action who claimed the airline violated California labor laws by failing to pay minimum wage, overtime and for every hour worked; failed to provide meal and ...
Will the new regulations affect me if I live in a city and not a wildfire zone? Yes, sort of. Insurers in the state already include the risk of wildfire in their premiums, but it is based on historical claims data. Homes in neighborhoods that don’t face such a ...
A teenager who says he was subjected to an unprovoked beating by police at the Los Angeles County Fair when he was trying to film his father being taken into custody filed a lawsuit Monday in superior court against the Pomona Police Department. >>Read more Arbitrator Revives Dunn Claims Again...