Legal Tips to Protect Your Kids If You Get Sick
As the COVID-19 pandemic brings the world to a standstill, many families are dealing with a great deal of anxiety, according to several news reports. There are
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Changes To Immigration Law
Ever since President Trump signed the “Buy American, Hire American” Executive Order on April 18th, 2017, there have been a number of changes in the employme
Starting Over After Divorce
Q. The last couple of years after a difficult divorce I have been reviewing my early family life. I now recognize a lot of patterns between my married life and
Domestic Violence Victims
Q. I am an Indian citizen and entered America on a student visa (F-1). About 9 months ago, I got married to a green card holder. My husband is physically and me
Age Discrimination in the Workplace
In California, employers may not use an employee’s or a job applicant’s age as a basis for employment decisions, such as hiring or firing. An individual mus
Divorce Litigation: Why Date of Separation Matters
Date of separation appears on the first page of the petition for dissolution of the marriage. Asserting the right date plays a big role from a legal point of vi
Legal Advice for Traveling Back to the US
In a major shift to U.S. visa policy, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order titled “Protecting the Nation from Terrorist Entry into the United Stat
Religious Discrimination Protections
Q. What protections do I have at work against discrimination based on my religion? A. In California, employers are prohibited from discriminating against applic
Take Control Of Divorce with 4 Easy Steps
Divorce is costly—it drains people emotionally, financially and can affect relationships in different ways. In this article, I would like to focus on how you
New Visa Rule for Entrepreneurs
A. I am interested in starting a business. I heard about a new option that might be open in the near future. Can you clarify the rules of the proposed provision
What Are My Rights Under the California Equal Pay Act?
The California Equal Pay Act requires equal pay for members of both sexes for doing essentially the same work. The Act has been in effect for many years but rec
F-1, H-4, and H-1B Cap-Gap
Q. I am currently in the United States on an F-1 (Student Visa). While I am studying, I am interested in a volunteer position that is related to my field of stu
