For some time there has been debate about what activities do and do not constitute “hours worked.” An Employer is required...
As the Coronavirus continues to spread, the question arises of what steps an Employer should take in the workplace to protect...
Employers have been told a new I-9 form is forthcoming and it is finally here! The wait is over! On January...
Another year has come and gone, and California has again increased the state’s minimum wage. Effective January 1, 2020, the state-wide...
The battle of whether an employer can mandate an employee to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment continues!...
I don’t know about you, but if someone sued me, I am pretty sure that hiring them for a future position...
Assembly Bill No. 51 (“bill”) was signed into law on October 10, 2019 and will go into effect on January 1,...
On June 27, 2019, Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill No. 83, extending the duration of Paid Family Leave. Paid...
Cal/OSHA just released an advisory to all employers as a reminder of the need to protect your employees for the unhealthy...
Last year, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, which makes specific employment practices unlawful including the harassment of an employee,...
As the end of 2019 is quickly approaching, SB 826 is causing a stir! SB 826 signed into law last year...
On July 3, 2019, California’s Governor signed SB 188 that prohibits discrimination based on a person’s hairstyle. Yes, hairstyle. Pursuant to...
Attention Employers! Beginning July 1, 2019, all employers must pay all employees that work in San Francisco at least$15.59 per hour. This...
As summer approaches it is important that employers with employees who work outdoors prepare for the hot summer months to ensure...
U.S. District Court Judge Chen has given the initial go-ahead for the proposed settlement agreement between Uber Technologies, Inc. and thousands...
Employee Handbooks serve many purposes. They inform and educate your employees on the policies of your company and they also are...
Just last week, on February 4, 2019, the California Court of Appeals made a decision that will impact employers who require...
In the last few weeks, two major wage and hour cases awards came down in California in favor of the employees...
Are you thinking about purchasing a business? Before doing so, it is crucial for you to carefully negotiate the terms of...
Effective January 1, 2019, California once again is raising the minimum wage. Don’t forget to inform your nonexempt employees of the...
Cal/OSHA passes the Hotel Housekeeping Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention regulation that took effect on July 1, 2018. This new regulation requires affected employers to...
Recently, high-risk funds such as XIV and SVXY dropped more than 80% overnight, causing many margin-trading investors to fall into substantial debt with their brokerages. Margin...
In its recent decision in Solus Industrial Innovations, Inc. v. Superior Court, the California Supreme Court found that California district attorneys and employees...
Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), S Corporations (S-Corps) and C Corporations (C-Corps) are three commonly formed legal entities. When deciding which entity...
If you have watched even a snippet of the news in the last few weeks, there is a new revolution upon...
As of January 1, 2018, employers in California are no longer allowed to rely on the salary history or inquire into the salary...
The news has been filled this week with the “firings” of employees across the country who participated in the ugly display...
Our client owns and operates a local market and the parking lot in front of his store, which has been in...
Generally speaking, business owners do not have a duty to protect people who are not on the property of the business....
Effective July 1, 2017, Employers will be faced with new regulations prohibiting them from considering criminal information when considering a job...
The Americans with Disabilities Act (the “ADA”) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disability. The Unruh Civil Rights Acts...
People often loan money to businesses, friends and acquaintances based on a handshake and an understanding that the borrower will repay...
Many Chinese immigrants are engaging in business deals throughout the Bay Area. Often, they are only familiar with the laws of...
Just this past week California Governor Jerry Brown signed a new law, effective March 1, 2017, which requires California businesses, public buildings...
San Mateo and Burlingame have placed rent control measures on their respective ballots in the November election. The City of San...
Without a doubt, when my clients call me with a new claim against their company for wage and hour issues, there is...
Are you a business owner looking to rent a commercial space for your business? Are you a landlord who wants to...
California passed new anti-smoking legislation which places greater restrictions on smoking in the work place. No business can allow smoking in...
There is nothing like bringing together your employees for a party to celebrate the holidays. It’s incentivizing, shows appreciation for the...
Employees in California are required to be paid minimum wage (with some exceptions). Today, California minimum wage is $9.00 per hour....
Whether you are an employer, business owner, independent contractor or the average citizen, it is important to know your rights and obligations under...
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) may audit your business. Based on their audit, EDD may determine that some of your...
For all real property, the County records deeds and maintains records to determine title. Over time, a number of changes can...
One of the main reasons to form a limited liability entity or a corporationis to avoid personal liability. When you follow all...
The topic of intellectual property comes into play with the start of every new business. Specifically, when your products or services are identified...
The controlled substance testing regulations apply to every person subject to the commercial driver’s license requirements who operates a commercial motor...
The California State Assembly is poised to consider a new piece of consumer protection legislation this week. Senate Bill 610, already...
Have you ever heard a song or seen a photo that seemed like a perfect means of conveying your company’s image...
In the early stages of building a startup, the company’s law firm will advise the founders to sign a letter acknowledging...
Organizations should protect the confidentiality of the personal information of its customers, employees and others from unauthorized access, whether stored electronically...
According to human resources and employment news site HR Morning, holiday parties can be a problem for employers. While an office...
Today, September 25, 2013, California Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 10 raising the California's minimum wage in two one-dollar increments, from...
California Governor Brown has announced he will sign AB 10 tomorrow which will increase the CA state minimum wage effectiveJuly 1, 2014. See Brown’s...
A Chinese client recently called our Mandarin-speaking assistant, Elle Zhang, and requested help with an urgent employment-related issue. A disgruntled former employee...
On September 21, 2012 the California Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act (RULLCA) was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown....
In Kalisman v. Friedman, The Delaware Chancery Court recently rendered an interesting decision involving director-inspection rights and attorney-client privileges. This is a...
The May 2013 issue of California Lawyer magazine published an excellent article on how to properly secure a business name for...