Effective July 1, 2017, Employers will be faced with new regulations prohibiting them from considering criminal information when considering a job applicant, as well as an existing employee, for hiring, promoting, termination or other employment related decisions. The California Fair Employment &
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (the “ADA”) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disability. The Unruh Civil Rights Acts is a similar corresponding California law. These laws require businesses and places of employment to meet specific standards so that their businesses are accessible to
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People often loan money to businesses, friends and acquaintances based on a handshake and an understanding that the borrower will repay the loan. Unfortunately these deals do not always work out. The borrower may stop making payments. The parties may have a
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Many Chinese immigrants are engaging in business deals throughout the Bay Area. Often, they are only familiar with the laws of China. As a result, they sometimes fail to comply with the basic U.S. practices with respect to utilizing legal entities and
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Just this past week California Governor Jerry Brown signed a new law, effective March 1, 2017, which requires California businesses, public buildings and state and local government agencies to identify all single-user toilet facilities as “all gender” facilities. As a result, single-user bathrooms
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San Mateo and Burlingame have placed rent control measures on their respective ballots in the November election. The City of San Mateo ballot will include Measure Q. This measure would amend the city’s charter to enact new laws regulating the rental of
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Without a doubt, when my clients call me with a new claim against their company for wage and hour issues, there is always a claim thrown in the mix for failure to properly provide an itemized wage statement to their employees. While a
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Are you a business owner looking to rent a commercial space for your business? Are you a landlord who wants to find a suitable tenant for your commercial property? Whether you are a landlord or a renter, it is important to understand
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California passed new anti-smoking legislation which places greater restrictions on smoking in the work place. No business can allow smoking in the workplace if clients or other non-employees are allowed into their workplace. The new law also applies to company breakrooms, hotel lobbies,
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There is nothing like bringing together your employees for a party to celebrate the holidays. It’s incentivizing, shows appreciation for the hard work forged over the past year and can cultivate new relationships! But Employers beware—these celebrations can be costly! Do not
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