How do you sue an insurance company for bad faith in California?
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by Conversations Digital
4M ago
Insurance companies are supposed to have your back in case of an emergency. When these companies fail to provide what they promised, this is what’s known as operating in “bad faith.” If you believe an insurance company has acted in bad faith by rejecting your claim or offering an insufficient settlement, you may have the right to file a lawsuit against the company. Our knowledgeable attorneys at Consumer & Employment Law Group can help you navigate a stressful process against a business giant. 5 preliminary steps you can take in California Consult with a California “bad faith” at ..read more
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What is considered an unfair business practice in California?
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by Conversations Digital
4M ago
Most states prohibit illegal business practices, but California law goes one step further and protects consumers from unfair business practices.  And while those laws protect hardworking, everyday people from corporate greed – some corporations still try to take advantage of consumers like you.  At the Consumer & Employment Law Group, we fight for the people. Our San Diego-based team has extensive experience in fighting unfair business practices, including advocating for victims of false advertising and deception. What makes a business practice unfair? Unfair business pr ..read more
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How can Southwest flight cancelation victims hold airlines accountable?
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by Conversations Digital
4M ago
Over the holidays, thousands of passengers across the United States became stranded in airports during a severe air travel catastrophe that saw flight delays, cancellations, and shortages from many airline companies. Southwest Airlines – the airline responsible for the majority of these cancellations – promised abandoned customers that the company would cover the costs for hotels, meals, rental cars, and other airline tickets purchased due to the issues. Spokespeople for the company also claimed that customers were entitled to refunds if they didn’t rebook their flights. However, more than ..read more
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How do I know if I come across false advertising in California?
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by Conversations Digital
4M ago
Consumer law in California protects hardworking, everyday people from corporate greed – but even with these protections in place, some corporations take advantage of consumers like you. False advertising is when a company communicates deceptive or untruthful information about a product or service they offer.  The businesses that do this often expect to maximize profits but it’s not fair and it comes at the expense of the consumer. At the Consumer & Employment Law Group, we make it our job to fight against businesses falsely advertising to people. What is false advertising accor ..read more
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What is “bad faith” in California insurance law?
Consumer & Employment Law Group Blog
by Conversations Digital
4M ago
Insurance companies are supposed to have your back in case of an emergency. Unfortunately, many people have difficulty getting their insurance company to be fair and comply with the law. When insurance companies act like this, it’s known as operating in “bad faith.” While insurance agencies may seem impossible to deal with, our dedicated attorneys at Consumer & Employment Law Group have experience going toe-to-toe with these big companies. Before you can be sure your insurer acted in “bad faith,” it may be helpful to learn our insights about “bad faith” insurance law in California ..read more
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My California employer won’t reimburse me for an expense. What do I do?
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by Conversations Digital
4M ago
California labor and employment law covers many workplace protections for employees, but sadly, big corporations violate these protections over time.  There are many common labor disputes in California, but some of the top disputes surround expense reimbursements. Employers are required by state and federal law to reimburse employees for work-related expenses. If your employer refuses to reimburse you for an expense, it might seem like the only thing you can do is remain silent, but you have options. Let the San Diego employment lawyers at Consumer and Employment Law Group work with yo ..read more
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What are the most common types of labor disputes in California?
Consumer & Employment Law Group Blog
by Conversations Digital
4M ago
It is unfortunate that many big corporations will try to take advantage of their workers in order to support their bottom line. Because of this, labor and employment laws exist on state and federal levels to protect the rights of employees in the workplace.  Yet, even with these protections in place, it is not uncommon for businesses to violate these laws and protections. When this happens, a worker can take legal action and win damages not only for the violations but additional fees like reasonable attorney fees and more. There are many common labor disputes in California. In this blo ..read more
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What is California labor and employment law?
Consumer & Employment Law Group Blog
by Conversations Digital
4M ago
While it should never be the case, we see it time and time again – big corporations think they can take advantage of their employees.  Labor and employment law exists to protect everyday workers from companies who try to do this. There are also ways to obtain justice if your labor and employment rights are violated. It’s crucial that all California workers educate themselves on their rights, so they know when they’re violated and can take action accordingly. Let our San Diego-based team at Consumer and Employment Law Group walk you through some essential California labor and employment ..read more
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New Law Protects Workers in California’s Garment Industry
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by Conversations Digital
4M ago
On January 1, 2022, Senate Bill 62, known as the Garment Worker Protection Act, went into effect.  The Act – which was largely in response to a 2016 study showing that garment workers in California were typically paid less than half the minimum wage – is intended to prevent wage theft, mandate fair pay and improve working conditions for garment workers throughout California. At the Consumer & Employment Law Group, we make it our job to fight against those taking advantage of people. We have decades of experience working with employees on both class action lawsuits and individual ca ..read more
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Working From Home: Your Rights to Earning Overtime
Consumer & Employment Law Group Blog
by celg
4M ago
With the ever-continuing advances in technology, the ability to work from home, or work remotely, has become less of an afterthought and more of an expansion of business opportunities.  Although the ability to work remotely is often seen as a benefit, some employers blur the line on the concept of “working hours” and take advantage of employees’ apparent flexibility. If an employee has no option but to stay home and work, they are essentially available around the clock, right? Wrong.   At the Consumer & Employment Law Group, we go after businesses that take advantage of t ..read more
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