3 Cheers for Cheerleaders

Cheers for Cheerleaders: California has added labor code 2754 that now makes "cheerleaders" of a California based "professional sports team" an employee (and no longer an independent contractor). As an employee, cheerleaders have more rights and protections under labor code, unemployment insurance code, and FEHA. For more information, contact Campano Law Group at 661-945-5300 or via email at acampano@campanolaw.com

Victim in an accident involving a drunk driver?

Victim in an accident involving a drunk driver? If you are a victim of an accident and the driver of the other car is convicted of drunk driving, not only will the car insurance company help compensate you for your injuries but you are also entitled to get victim restitution through the district attorney's office. For more information, contact Attorney Angelo F. Campano at 661-945-5300 or email us at acampano@campanolaw.com.

Proposition 213?.....What does that mean?

The car insurance company said I am a "prop 213". What does that mean?

Proposition 213 is a law that generally says you cannot recover for your pain and suffering in the car accident because you did not have car insurance at the time of the accident. Generally, that is correct but there are several exceptions to this rule and you may fall into one of those exceptions. Until you have spoken with a lawyer versed in this area do not rely on what the other guy's insurance tells you because that insurance company is there to help the other driver not you even though you are the victim. For more information or help with your accident call Attorney Angelo Campano at 661-945-5300 or email us at acampano@campanolaw.com.

Injured while riding in a cab? Know your rights.

Question: If I am riding in a cab in California and there is an accident, do I have any rights? Can I get my medical bills paid?

Answer: Yes, you have the right to be compensated for your injuries and also have your medical bills paid when you are a passenger in a cab. Call Attorney Angelo F. Campano at 661-945-5300 or email us at acampano@campanolaw.com for more information.

California overtime update

Employment update on overtime pay: In order for a California employee to be exempt from getting paid overtime, the employee has to make a certain amount each month or per year. On January 1, 2016, minimum wage increased from $9.00 to $10.00. With this increase in minimum wage means that for an employee to be exempt from overtime, the employee's monthly salary has to increase from $3,170 per month to $3,467 per month OR their yearly salary has to increase from $37,440 per year to $41,600 per year. For more information, contact Attorney Angelo F. Campano at 661-945-5300 or by email at acampano@campanolaw.com

Workers' Compensation available regardless of immigration status

Workers' Compensation/Employment Update: California Labor Codes 3733 and 4756 ensure that an injured employee can get workers' compensation benefits regardless of citizenship or immigration status. Also, these codes are to apply retroactively. For more information, contact Campano Law Group at 661-945-5300.

California gives cheers to Cheerleaders

California has added labor code 2754 that now makes "cheerleaders" of a California based "professional sports team" an employee (and no longer an independent contractor). As an employee, cheerleaders have more rights and protections under labor code, unemployment insurance code, and FEHA verus independent contractors who do not have the same protections. For more information, contact Campano Law Group at 661-945-5300 or via email at acampano@campanolaw.com