IN THIS ISSUE: EMPLOYMENT: Can I Restrict My Employees from Working for My Competitor? CONSTRUCTION: Alter Ego Liability in Construction EMPLOYMENT: Independent Contractor or Employee? Can I Restrict My Employees from Working for My Competitor? As an employment lawyer...
Employers often misclassify employees as independent contractors so that they can avoid paying payroll taxes, minimum wage or overtime, and complying with other employment laws, such as providing meal and rest breaks and workers' compensation coverage. Misclassifying...
As an employment lawyer representing employers, this is one of the most frequently asked questions I get from my clients. The short and safe answer is, "No." California has a strong public policy not to impede its residents' ability to work and make a living....
Contractors routinely face a number of liability threats as a cost of doing business. One that is occasionally overlooked is the threat of "alter ego" liability. Are you the alter ego of your company? And what does that mean exactly? Under the law of most states, it...
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