Day: November 16, 2021

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The Intersection of California and Federal Leave of Absence Laws Amidst COVID-19

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The Intersection of California and Federal Leave of Absence Laws Amidst COVID-19

By Rosario R. Stoliker
CDF Labor Law LLP

There are many laws that provide for time off, paid or unpaid, with some providing job protection during leaves of absence. These laws include the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Paid Family Leave, California Pregnancy Disability Leave Law (PDLL), California Paid Sick Leave, Workers’ Compensation and more. Understanding and applying these various laws is a challenge, especially amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

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Breaking Out of the Socially Distanced Comfort Zone

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Breaking Out of the Socially Distanced Comfort Zone

By Gracie Pollard
Balestreri, Potocki & Holmes

I don’t know about you, but I enjoy a solid routine. Routines help me stay on task and accomplish goals. However, being so stuck in your ways that you cannot diverge from routines can have negative effects. This was clearly demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people were content in their routine. Then, when faced with COVID-19 obstacles that not only encouraged change, but required it, some people panicked. They let it be a reason not to do something. On the other hand, some people saw an opportunity. A chance to try something new, and perhaps better. Read More

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Equal Pay Transparency Initiative: Harnessing Community Data to Close the Wage Gap

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Equal Pay Transparency Initiative: Harnessing Community Data to Close the Wage Gap

By Tarina Mand
Dixon Diab & Chambers

It’s hard to advocate for equal pay when we don’t know how much our colleagues are making. As of now, most of us rely on awkward conversations or close friends in the legal field who are willing to share how much they make a year. Wage transparency is key to be able to advocate for equal pay across race, gender, and other minorities. Read More

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The SDCBA Impacts State Legislative Process

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The SDCBA Impacts State Legislative Process

By Ben Rudin
Attorney & Counselor at Law

Eight out of 12 SDCBA legislative proposals were approved by the Conference of California Bar Associations (CCBA) at this year’s annual CCBA conference. The CCBA, a statewide organization of attorneys representing over 30 metropolitan, regional, and specialty bar associations, comprises volunteer attorneys from all legal practice areas dedicated to serving justice in California by developing creative, non-partisan solutions to law-related issues. Read More

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NLD Member Spotlight: Gilberto Vera

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NLD Member Spotlight: Gilberto Vera

By Jonathan Esparza
Legal Aid Society of San Diego

Gilberto Vera is this year’s recipient of the Jack Berman Award of Achievement, which the California Young Lawyers Association awards annually to a new lawyer for their distinguished service to the community and the legal profession. Vera, who is a Senior Attorney with the Legal Aid Society of San Diego, Inc., has dedicated his career to assisting financially vulnerable populations. Read More

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Tips from the Bench: Judge Robert Dahlquist

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Tips from the Bench: Judge Robert Dahlquist

By Elijah T. Gaglio
Aguirre & Severson LLP

The Honorable Robert P. Dahlquist has been a judge for North County San Diego Superior Court for 18 years. Judge Dahlquist was born and largely raised near Salt Lake City, Utah. As the middle child of five kids, Judge Dahlquist learned many lessons from his family. He remembers seeing both his parents work hard to make a living, even though there were not many working mothers at that time. Often, his father worked two jobs (one during the day and another part-time at night). Even though Judge Dalhquist’s parents were not college-educated, they impressed on him and his siblings that education was the only way to advance, and always encouraged him to pursue education. Read More