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Federal Arbitration Act for Employers: A California Supreme Court Decision

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In 2019, California’s AB51 was signed into law. This law forbids forced arbitration as a condition of acquiring a job. Employers cannot avenge employees who will not sign an arbitration agreement. There has been a lot of back and forth with this law after a federal judge endowed an injunction claiming it inhibits with Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). Recently, it has become a hot topic to discuss among various attorneys . Here is everything about the FAA for employees and employers. FAA Vs. PAGA The FAA is a senatorial act that permits arbitration to be utilized to settle individual disputes. What does it mean? Arbitration is a dispute settlement method that uses an arbitrator to listen to the dispute and decide. In deciding the arbitration, the award gets confirmed within a year, and challenges and objections must be built within three months. On the other hand, California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), launched in 2004, is an act that permits resentful employees to file a lawsui

Personal Injury: Can I File a Wrongful Death Claim?

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Losing a loved one is a traumatic experience, especially when the loss is due to someone's negligence. Families might be left without the companionship or financial resources they enjoyed when the victim was alive. Personal injury laws for wrongful death regulations are put in place to guard the surviving members of the victim's family. It might be intricated to think about filing a lawsuit as you wail. But do it to get the compensation the law provides. Filing a Wrongful Death Claim Every state has its rules surrounding who can file a wrongful death claim. California laws allow the deceased person's spouse, children, or domestic partner legally file a wrongful death claim. Other family members could file the claim if no surviving individual is left in the deceased's close relation. It includes parents, siblings, or distant relatives, relying on who is next in line for the deceased's property and assets. Stepchildren or parents file a wrongful death claim to recove