Business litigation often involves people who choose to work together. One business partner may sue the other when they have clearly breached their fiduciary duty to the organization. Shareholders can take legal action against organizations and executives. Vendors or...
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Does your company need to worry about the GDPR?
If your company collects or processes personal data from individuals in the European Union, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) may apply to your operations—even if your business is based in the United States. The GDPR is a comprehensive data privacy law...
The right to reasonable accommodation includes a right to privacy
Responsible employers know that they’re required under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) to provide employees who have a disability with any “reasonable accommodation” necessary to do their job unless it would cause “undue hardship.” An undue hardship is...
When can California employees take unpaid leave?
Employers across California have to ensure that they comply with not just federal workplace regulations but more expansive California statutes as well. Overtime wage laws and a number of other federal employment regulations are often less extensive than California...
Why a missed deadline can still be a serious contract breach
Some of the most serious contract breaches are simply when the contract isn’t upheld in any capacity. For instance, say that you run a manufacturing center building garden products and equipment. If you order parts and materials that never arrive, it’s impossible for...
Is a reasonable accommodation request causing undue hardship?
In employment law, employers are often required to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. These accommodations help ensure equal opportunities and access to the workplace. However, not every request is automatically granted. If the request...
Can you refuse to hire someone who may become pregnant?
As an employer, you know that there are legal protections against pregnancy discrimination in California and at a federal level. You are not allowed to fire a worker because they have become pregnant and may need to take maternity leave, for example. This would be...
Has California done away with non-disclosure agreements?
Contracts can help employers limit risks when hiring or promoting workers. Modern employment contracts are pages long and often require negotiation on a case-by-case basis. Organizations generally try to protect themselves from the possibility of workers damaging the...
3 ways the civil courts can resolve contract breaches
Both parties who agree to the terms of a contract should be able to trust that the other will follow through with their promises. Unfortunately, breaches of contracts occur with some regularity in the business world. Suppliers fail to deliver what they committed to...
New laws California employers can expect in 2025
As 2025 approaches, California employers must prepare for new laws that will significantly impact workplace policies and operations. Understanding these changes in the law is crucial to ensure compliance. Knowing about these changes in advance can also help facilitate...

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