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Update: Proposed changes to the CCPA
When the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) passed at the end of 2018, business owners across the state moved to challenge the law, even as they worked to comply with the law’s strict conditions. This landmark law went into effect as of January 1, 2020. However,...
A succession plan must be up to date
Many sources, including this blog, advise business owners on how important it is to begin succession planning early. After all, an effective succession plan is not only a plan for a business owner’s retirement. It is also a plan to protect the business’s assets and...
Bill banning mandatory arbitration halted
In October 2019, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills into new labor laws. These laws caused many California employers to worry about the increased risks they could face under new regulations, as well as how to implement new practices to comply with these laws....
What landlords must know about the new rent control law
In October 2019, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1482 to regulate and cap a landlord’s ability to increase rent statewide. This law has been met with pushback from landlords as well as the California Rental Housing Association, as they believe capping rent will...
Three tips to prepare your successor to take on the business
Creating a business succession plan is critical for every California business owner. However, successfully transferring a business requires more than a plan – it also requires action. Business owners must prepare their successor, so the transition is smooth for both...
What employers must know about the new sexual harassment training regulations
California is one of the six states in the country that now requires sexual harassment training in the workplace. As most people know, this is in response to the impact that viral movements like #MeToo and #TimesUp have had on our society. In light of this, employers...
What could the new FEHA statute of limitations mean for your business?
The topic of sexual harassment and discrimination has been a focus of national headlines the past few years. The business world continues to strive to provide workplaces that are free from harassment and discrimination, and enforcement agencies have continued to add...
Recent case extends ADA standards to company websites
Business owners should be familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The law bans discrimination against individuals with disabilities. It also requires business owners and public places to make reasonable accommodations, so everyone has equal access to...
What should business owners consider when choosing a successor?
Some business owners know exactly who will take over their business. They might choose a sibling or their child to step up and take over the family business. Or, entrepreneurs who run large companies might choose a co-owner or partner to take over after they leave the...
Key matters to address in an employment contract
Hiring and terminating employees is a significant part of any employer’s job. And creating an effective employment contract can help employers protect their rights, their business’ interests as well as their employees. These contracts can help businesses avoid...
Celebrating 35 Years
