As an employer, it is critical to manage any employee complaints. This means it is often better to address these concerns as soon as possible, so they do not fester and escalate into a lawsuit. But a common question that California employers share is how they should...
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What happens to IP rights in a partnership dispute?
There is nothing easy about dissolving a partnership in a business dispute. And matters can quickly escalate when business partners begin to argue over their intellectual property. All types of intellectual property are important tools in the business world. They are...
New ruling means employers must review meal policies
Lunch breaks are something everyone in the workplace looks forward to during the workday. However, there is more to these breaks than time to rest. Employees are generally aware that they have a right to take a meal break. Employers know this too, but a recent ruling...
Workplace posters: A bigger deal than many think
In the business world, details are important. And as an employer, you carry liability if your business overlooks certain details. You must ensure you are always in compliance with federal and state employment laws. One detail of compliance that is often missed is the...
Agree to review buy-sell agreements each year
It is critical for business partners or co-owners to make a plan for what will happen to their business should something happen to one of the partners – whether that means one partner retires or passes away. Many California partners opt to create a buy-sell agreement....
New law expands successor liability
This new law seeks to prevent business owners from avoiding wage and hour violations/judgements by closing or selling a business and forming or joining the same or another related business. In addition to other information that must be filed with the Secretary of...
What employers should know about the new stimulus bill
Employers face many new challenges each day in the business world. However, navigating this world is more complex than ever before in the middle of a global pandemic. Managing the economic impact seems to be the largest obstacle. The federal government has tried to...
Small business owners take note: On January 1, the CFRA applies to you
As many business owners know – California lawmakers approved an amended California Family Rights Act (CFRA) in September. These amendments bring significant changes to an employee’s right and ability to take leave from work with specific job protections. The changes...
What should business owners know about an anticipatory breach?
As many business owners might know, they can take legal action claiming an anticipatory breach of contract if they have reason to believe the other party will not fulfill their obligations under the contract. This allows businesses to seek damages proactively and help...
A new CFRA: What do employers need to know?
This year brought many new changes to state employment laws, and therefore many new requirements that employers had to meet. It is no exaggeration to say employers have had a lot on their plate in 2020, and it seems that employers can expect many more challenges in...
Celebrating 38 Years