Organizations should protect the confidentiality of the personal information of its customers, employees and others from unauthorized access, whether stored electronically or on paper. Breaches not only lead to identity theft, but can be costly to companies who experience a breach and
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According to human resources and employment news site HR Morning, holiday parties can be a problem for employers. While an office party is a wonderful opportunity to mingle , show your appreciation for your staff and get to know them better in a fun setting, Chauvel &
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Today, September 25, 2013, California Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 10 raising the California’s minimum wage in two one-dollar increments, from $8 per hour today to $9 per hour, effective July 1, 2014 and from $9 per hour to $10 per hour,
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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 statement here. Many employers are engaged in budgeting for 2014 and beyond and should factor into their budget planning this increase in
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A Chinese client recently called our Mandarin-speaking assistant, Elle Zhang, and requested help with an urgent employment-related issue. A disgruntled former employee of a local auto repair shop filed a complaint with the California Labor Commission seeking thousands of dollars in overtime compensation.
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On September 21, 2012 the California Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act (RULLCA) was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown. RULLCA will bring California LLC law more in line with the LLC laws of other states, making it easier for multi-state businesses to
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In Kalisman v. Friedman, The Delaware Chancery Court recently rendered an interesting decision involving director-inspection rights and attorney-client privileges. This is a very important area in business law and corporate governance, especially in cases where there are conflicts or even litigation between shareholders or directors
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The May 2013 issue of California Lawyer magazine published an excellent article on how to properly secure a business name for your new business. Click here to read the full article.