Tag Archives: professional licensing.
Restrictions on State Agencies From Utilizing Convictions and False Statements
Effective July 1, 2020, AB 2138 becomes operative as law in California (approved and signed by the Governor 9/30/18), as follows: Under current law, the licensing and regulation of various professionals and occupations fall within the Department of Consumer Affairs. These state agencies are empowered to take disciplinary action against a licensee, including to deny … Read More
DISCLOSURE OF CONVICTIONS TO EMPLOYERS
Effective January, 1, 2018, employers in California with five or more employees cannot make employment decisions regarding convictions unless first performing an individualized assessment. The Assessment entails consideration of: [1] the underlying facts of the crime as they relate to the nature and seriousness of the conviction; [2] the period of time that has elapsed since the crime … Read More
Hiring An Attorney Who Is Tough, Smart & Knows the Law
Do you or someone you know have a professional or occupational license and facing an investigation or charges by the State of California? Are you seeking a professional or occupational license? Have you considered your future endeavors and how the potential outcome of the present situation can adversely impact the choices you may later have … Read More
What To Do If You Get A Call or Letter From The Government?
If you receive a telephone call or a letter from the Government, it is extremely important that you obtain experienced legal counsel at once. It may be possible to “nip it in the bud” during the pre-file and/or investigative stage. This is why it’s so important to seek legal advice in the early stages of … Read More
How to Handle Contacts and Interviews From Government and Others?
As a mater of great concern is what to do when confronted with a telephone call from law enforcement, a licensing Board, Bureau or Agency, and/or an investigator who is seeking to obtain the underlying facts, information, details &/or answers to questions. Even more challenging is when such an individual makes an in-person contact with … Read More
Pharmacist Consultations Are Very Important
The California Board of Pharmacy mandates that Pharmacists provide personal consultations to individuals who are dispensed medications via a prescription when requested by the patient and in all cases if they did not previously receive the prescription and/or it was in a different dosage, form or strength. In December, 2013, CVS Pharmacies entered into … Read More
Deficiencies in assisted living homes to be addressed
This is an update to a previous blog post. In response to a three-part series by The San Diego Union Tribune, lawmakers have pledged to take action and ramp up efforts so the area’s assisted living home do not fall short. The findings from the investigation, which was done by the U-T in conjunction with … Read More
Proposal would give benefits to same-sex military spouses
A new proposal could give housing, health care, and other benefits to same-sex spouses of military members by the end of August. The department would also give up to 10 days of leave to personnel so they could travel to a state where they could legally marry. It is fortunate that the military is now … Read More
Teachers challenge the New York City Board of Education
Minority teacher plaintiffs have challenged the New York City Board of Education, saying that they violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act by requiring teachers to take a licensing exam. The teachers argued that the test impacted minority test-takers. Caucasian test-takers passed at a higher rate, and in addition, that the test did not … Read More
Sex offenders, criminals allowed to be counselors
The lax credentialing system in California has allowed convicted sex offenders and people with substance abuse problems to work with clients. California is one of only two states that does not require background check on people who are registering to become substance-abuse counselors. No criminal background check is run, and in fact applicants are never asked … Read More