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About Apple Valley
The town of Apple Valley is located in San Bernardino County. Apple Valley covers three square miles. It is home to roughly 75,000 residents. Apple Valley lies within zip code 92307 and 92308. Apple Valley, while officially becoming a town in 1988, boasts a rich history dating back much further. The region was once home to Serrano Indian camps along the Mojave River, even before the arrival of Father Francisco Garces in 1776, who established Spanish missions in California. In the late 1800s, the Paiute Indians also migrated to the area. The Mojave River Trail served as a route for trappers, gold prospectors, pack mules, and Mormon wagon trains, with over 13,000 people passing through between 1849 and 1859. In 1860, the first cabin was built by Silas Cox, and a road was cut the following year. The origins of Apple Valley’s name have several stories. Some attribute it to the abundance of apple orchards in the 1920s. Others claim it came from The Appleton Land Company operating in the early 1900s. Ursula Poates, one of the early settlers, reportedly quipped, “There were some apples being raised along the river in those early days, but not by the ton, so I just cut it down and called it Apple Valley!” By 1920, there were award-winning orchards producing tons of apples. Unfortunately, the orchards dwindled in the 1930s due to the Great Depression and the cost of irrigation. With its pleasant climate and ample land, various types of ranches thrived in the area. The dry desert air was marketed as a remedy for ailments, including tuberculosis and asthma. Some ranches provided solace for shell-shock victims of World War I, while others evolved into guest ranches. People flocked to Apple Valley to experience the Western lifestyle, enjoying activities like horseback riding and attending rodeos while escaping the hustle and bustle of the city. The modern founders of Apple Valley, Newton T. Bass and B.J. “Bud” Westlund, were partners in the oil and gas industry in Long Beach, CA. In 1946, they established the Apple Valley Ranchos Land Co. and promoted the area as both a destination resort and a quality residential community known as “The Golden Land of Apple Valley.” They built the Apple Valley Inn and Hilltop House and invited Hollywood celebrities to visit. Within a decade, Apple Valley had banks, churches, a school, a golf course, a hospital, and 180 businesses.
How Apple Valley Residents Can Find the Best Employment Lawyer
There are many ways that Apple Valley residents can look for an attorney. One option is to ask friends and family. Another option is to search online for “wrongful termination attorney Apple Valley.” Another option still is to call a billboard lawyer. Regardless of the approach you take, the most important thing to do is confirm that the potential attorney has the experience, talent, and track record to deliver best results. With offices in Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Orange, Oxnard, Riverside, and San Bernardino the Akopyan Law Firm A.P.C. is just minutes away from Apple Valley. Our employment lawyers stand ready to provide world-class services and top-notch representation to the residents of Apple Valley.
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Navigating Diabetes-Related Harassment at Work: California Legal Protections Explained
📌 Key Takeaways Harassment Tied to Diabetes May Violate California Law: Workplace behavior that targets an employee’s diabetes or related needs—such as mocking insulin use or denying break accommodations—can rise to unlawful harassment under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) when it becomes severe or pervasive. Day-to-Day Hostility, Not Just Employment Decisions, Triggers Violations: Unlike discrimination, which involves tangible employment actions, harassment under FEHA focuses on everyday treatment and conduct that creates a hostile or intimidating work environment. Employers Have a Legal Duty to Prevent and Address Harassment: FEHA requires employers to implement anti-harassment policies, investigate complaints, and provide mandatory training—failure to do so can itself be a statutory violation. Remedies Include Reinstatement, Damages, and Workplace Reforms: If harassment is proven, employees may be entitled to legal remedies such as compensatory damages, reinstatement, and court-ordered changes to workplace policies and practices. California employees experiencing diabetes-related hostility at work should know their rights under FEHA. Understanding these protections is crucial to taking informed steps toward a respectful, legally compliant workplace. Under California law, employees diagnosed with diabetes are protected from workplace harassment through the statutory framework outlined in the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Harassment that targets a protected medical condition may violate California Government Code Section 12940 if it is severe or pervasive enough to create a hostile work environment. Statutory Harassment Violation Concepts Under California Fair Employment and Housing Act Legal frameworks typically provide that harassment under FEHA involves conduct that: Is directed at a protected category, such as disability, which includes diabetes Is severe or pervasive enough to interfere with the employee’s work environment Results in a hostile, intimidating, or offensive atmosphere. The trier of fact (a judge or jury) determines whether conduct rises to the level of unlawful harassment by evaluating its frequency, nature, and effect on the employee's workplace experience. Key statutory standards under California Government Code Section 12940 include: ‣ Employers must take all reasonable steps to prevent and correct harassment. ‣ Harassment can be committed by supervisors, coworkers, or even non-employees. ‣ Individuals may also be held personally liable for engaging in unlawful harassment. Unlike discrimination, which concerns employment decisions (e.g., termination or promotion), harassment relates to the employee's day-to-day working conditions and treatment. Diabetes-Related Harassment as Statutory Violations Under California Employment Law When harassment is tied to an employee's diabetes diagnosis or necessary accommodations, it may constitute a statutory violation under FEHA, especially when the conduct is severe and pervasive. The following are illustrative examples only and are not exhaustive: Repeated, disparaging remarks about insulin use or blood glucose monitoring. Consistent exclusion from meetings or activities due to dietary or break requirements. Mocking of diabetes symptoms or dismissal of accommodation requests in front of peers. Such behavior could be considered unlawful when it demonstrates a pattern of hostility and is linked to a protected medical condition. Employers covered by FEHA—typically those with five or more employees—are required to: ‣ Investigate known or reported harassment. ‣ Maintain anti-harassment policies ... Read more
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