Paying workers an agreed-upon wage is perhaps the most basic responsibility of modern employers. Workers have a right to receive fair wages in accordance with their employment agreements and applicable laws. Both federal laws and California state statutes help protect...
Every employer that takes on a workforce has several risks that they can’t help but face. There are risks of liability for the actions of your workforce and risks of violating overtime laws in California. However, one risk that you should take very seriously is the...
The landmark consumer privacy law that created the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) will soon expand to include employees. Employees – starting next year – receive the right to view and choose the data collected and used by their employers. This is expected...
Business disputes are extremely fraught, high-stakes problems. External disputes can cost you a great deal of time and money, and internal disputes threaten the very life of your company. Mediation can be an effective tool to resolve these disputes, but there are some...
With the holiday season in full swing, many people look forward to a certain amount of time off with family. However, in a diverse workforce, there is an excellent chance that the religious holiday you would like to take is one your boss may know next to nothing...
Non-disclosure agreements are standard company-employee contracts. However, employers must understand their limits in seeking protection. A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) helps protect proprietary information from competitors in your field. Although that’s not...
Most people experience the money lending process by way of loans, and few loans are as widely effecting or comprehensive as a mortgage. Understanding some of the basics of mortgage law will help you understand what you're signing up for and what the documents in your...
Forming and growing a business requires a tremendous amount of dedicated time, effort and money. In most cases, collaboration with others is necessary for success. Regardless of the agreements, contracts and potential personal relationships present at the beginning of...
Employers face many different hardships when it comes to bitter and disgruntled employees. Sometimes, former workers try to get revenge against a company that used to employ them, while other people simply have financial motivations. There are various ways in which...
You find what you believe to be the best property to set up your business. Everything seems to be in order and you go through with the purchase. However, a few days later, someone approaches you to contest your ownership to part of your new property. This problem does...