Daniel A. Thompson

Daniel Thompson is an employment lawyer at The Law Offices of Rosenstein and Associates. He previously practiced law at Davis & Wojcik, APLC. Mr. Thompson has a variety of legal experience and has represented corporations, public entities and individuals throughout Northern and Southern California. In addition to a Juris Doctor degree, Mr. Thompson holds an LL.M. in Public Law and Policy from McGeorge Law School. During law school, Mr. Thompson gained experience as an intern for the California State Senate and City of Folsom. Mr. Thompson has been admitted to practice law in the State of California since 2011.

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California

State Bar of California

Since 2011

United States District Court Central District of California

United States District Court Southern District of California

University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

LL.M. (2012) | Public Law and Policy

2012

Western Sierra Law School

J.D. (2010)

2010

Top 100 Employment Lawyers

American Academy of Attorneys

2019

Eagle Scout

Boy Scouts of America

State Bar of California  # 276805

Member

Current

Riverside County Bar Association

Member

Current

American Academy of Attorneys

Member

Current

Temecula Chamber of Commerce

Member

Current

Valley Young Professionals

Member

Current

Journey of a Couch Gnome

D.A. Thompson

Peter Pomperfield and the Battle for Grandma's House

D.A. Thompson

Peter Pomperfield and the Siege of Fair Oak Elementary

D.A. Thompson

Peter Pomperfield and the War for Camp Willalacky

D.A. Thompson

Land of Liability: A Guide for California Employers

May 5, 2020

RCC Pathways to Law, Pathways to Law, Riverside City College

May 17, 2019

Riverside City Collge

The Community Colleges Pathway to Law School Initiative is an unprecedented effort within public higher education to enhance opportunities and advancement in the legal profession for diverse populations, particularly those who have been underrepresented.

Conducting Effective Workplace Investigations

Thomson Reuter

2015

Q. My company offers one hour of sick time for every 30 hours that I work. I have accrued 22 hours of of sick time.

June 23, 2020

A: No, not unless your employer’s policy provides for a payout. If you leave your job and get rehired by the same employer within 12 months, you can reclaim (restore) what you had accrued in paid sick leave, provided it was not paid out pursuant to a paid time off policy at termination.

Q. Are salesmen always supposed to get Commission

June 16, 2020

A: In California, all commission agreements are supposed to be in writing so the employee knows how to calculate wages. If you were given a commission agreement, the employer may be liable for breach of contract.

Q. Can I be laid off while on disability?

June 11, 2020

A: In California, covered employers are required to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical reasons, such as an employee’s serious health condition. However, the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and workers’ compensation laws create additional obligations to “reasonably accommodate” the employee’s disability.

Still, the ADA does not require an employer to ignore business realities. An employer is not required to make an accommodation if it would impose an “undue hardship” on the operation of the employer’s business. “Undue hardship” is defined as an action requiring significant difficulty or expense when considering several factors, including the nature and cost of the accommodation in relation to the size, resources, nature, and structure of the employer’s operation.

The other aspect of this analysis is COVID. If the employer was laying off all staff and closing, then there would be not job to return to after your disability. ... Read More