Silicon valley. Welcome to the show. Thank you for having me. Give me your assess tent of what youve seen across the country. These are very turbulent and unprecedented times across the country between police and communities, here, as well as across the country. I think theres a call for action. Theres this is a Pivotal Moment in time, in history, that theres going to be this new paradigm shift in policing. Theres calls for reform. Theres also calls for defunding the police. So that theres a lot of challenges ahead. What has this done to the good work that youve been doing in your foundation across the Silicon Valley . The pictures are beautiful when youre taking the kids out for Christmas Shopping and when youre reading to the kids in class, delivering bicycles to their schools and backpacks and what not. This has to be a big blow to that community effort, or is it . Well, thats a great question. The concept behind shop with a cop was the very reason why this nonprofit was created. Th
Its still too early to know perhaps if anyone did. But would that document hold up in court . And what about Small Businesses . Can they ask you to sign a document before entering their place of business . What about your own employer . Can your boss ask you to sign a waiver before returning to work, promising not to sue if you get sick. You know what, what we need is a lawyer, and weve got one this morning. David barron is a labor and employment attorney. David, you are in texas. Im in california. There may be some slight differences state by state but we can talk in generalties this morning. Lets start with employers. Say my boss says i want you back at work in the office but i want you to sign something that holds us harmless. The first question for you this morning is do i have to sign it and would it hold up in court . The simple answer is no. And most businesses that i have talked to have thought about those types of documents but decided against it. Workers comp in most states w
What youve seen across the country in the last couple of weeks. These are Turbulent Times in the community here as well as across the country. I think theres a call for action. This is a the Pivotal Moment in time, in history rather. Theres going to be a new paradigm shift in policing. Theres calls for reform. Theres also calls for defunding the police. So that theres a lot of challenges ahead. What has this done to the good work that youve been doing through your foundation across the Silicon Valley . The pictures are beautiful when youre taking the kids out for christmas shopping. The pictures are beautiful when youre reading to the kids in class, delivering bicycles to their schools and backpacks and whatnot. This has to be a big blow to that community effort, or is it . Well, its a great question. The concept behind shop with a cop was the very reason why this nonprofit was created. That was to foster the Mutual Respect between Law Enforcement and the communities they serve, by eng
Small group of protesters marched to a building and staged a sit in. A spokesman said a protester pulled a fire alarm inside the building. The building remained close until police got the protesters to leave. They will be investigating the polling of the alarm. Protesters say they succeeded in shutting down the rally, they wanted to make a point. There should be no business as usual while this is been a pose. We need much more civil disobedience and disruption. Reporter some were canceled councils were class and classes were canceled. He did not understand the purpose of a demonstration. These groups want to make a point even though their party shut down free speech. The battle over healthcare there are several major story surrounding the present day. President today. The white house says that is ridiculous. Kevin has more on todays development. Reporter President Donald Trump imposing new travel restrictions on eight countries including north korea. As of september 1 americans are not
This all started a year ago with colin kaepernick. And a few others. The silent protest over Police Brutality and social injustice has grown into something larger. Yesterday more than 200 players coaches and owners put on a display of solidarity. Some took a knee. Others linked arms. A few teams remained in the locker room while the anthem played. Oakland raiders fan said he is getting rid of his season tickets after they took part in a silent protest yesterday. At the coliseum the 140 member honor band made up of middle and High School Students decided to take a knee for their pregame performance. Amber is live in oakland with reaction. It seems to underscore the divisiveness of the nation. Reporter the students tell me it was their idea to halt to hold the protest. And what it meant for student to student. About 140 high school and middle School Students in the oakland honor band rehearsed at the oakland coliseum. As they prepared for their performance and protest before the as game