In 2020, California voters approved “Prop 22” through a ballot initiative, with 58% voting in favor of the measure. Prop 22 allows for so-called “gig workers” – such as Uber and Lyft drivers – to be paid as independent contractors rather than employees. Prop 22 was subsequently challenged on grounds that it conflicted with California…
By Waleed Zahid, Esq. Senate Bill 616 (SB 616) made some significant changes to California’s paid sick leave laws. Businesses owners need to take note and comply. Key Changes Employees are now entitled to additional sick leave. Effective January 1, 2024, employees must receive at least 40 hours or five days of paid sick…
San Diego, CA. The law firm of Dunn DeSantis Walt & Kendrick (“DDWK”) is pleased to announce the recent addition of attorneys Michael Garcia and Waleed Zahid. Garcia’s practice is in civil litigation with a focus on labor and employment law and counseling businesses and business owners. While earning his Juris Doctorate at University of…
Pittsburgh Business Times published an article discussing how and why DDWK entered downtown Pittsburgh. Please click here to download a copy of the article.
Law360® published an article discussing the expansion of the DDWK San Diego office with the addition of seven employment law attorneys. Please click here to download a copy of the article.
San Diego, CA. On August 23, 2023, following a two-week trial, a San Diego jury returned verdicts totaling $2,560,018, comprised of $860,018 in compensatory damages and $1,700,000 in punitive damages, in favor of San Diego resident Tara Glina and against her former employer, a prominent financial advisor and frequent contributor to local and national news….
