As an employer, you are legally obligated to provide reasonable accommodation to employees with disabilities to help them perform essential functions of their job. It aligns with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California's Fair Employment and Housing...
Most employees throughout California are more than likely classified as at-will employees. But what exactly does this mean and what are its limitations? Basically, at-will employment means that either party can terminate the employment contract for any reason...
Despite having the best preventative measures in place, discrimination complaints still happen in the workplace. When these grievances are voiced it is important that employers conduct a thorough investigation to determine whether or not they have merit. As an...
Employees in California are protected from different elements, including wage theft. The California Labor Commissioner's Office aims to combat wage theft, ensuring residents are paid fairly. Unfortunately, some employers find tricks to get around this, especially when...
One of the most worrying phrases a property owner can hear in relation to their place is “eminent domain”. It means the government wants to take your land. Eminent domain is a necessary law to have, as, with so much land being privately owned, it would only take one...
Sexual harassment is not acceptable in the workplace. It’s considered a form of discrimination based on someone’s sex, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act makes that illegal in most workplaces. Yet it still happens with alarming frequency in workplaces across the...
A sole proprietorship is the simplest and most straightforward business entity, and many people find that reality to be appealing. They don't have to share control over their company with a partner and don't have to answer to a board of directors. They also don't have...
Buying a house is a massive commitment, so you want to be certain that it’s the right deal for you. The trouble is, you can only tell if you have all your ducks in a row after signing a closing agreement. That’s when you can do the final things necessary to ensure the...
The gig economy is perhaps no longer as popular as it once was, but there are still many people who end up working as independent contractors when what they really want is steady employment. Companies will offer flexibility as a benefit when hiring workers as...
In some states, non-compete agreements are a major way that businesses try to protect their own interests. A business owner may be worried that an employee is going to stay for a year or two, develop skills to work in the industry and then leave that business – either...
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