One critical aspect that you should never overlook as a business owner is employee misclassification. The ramifications of misclassifying employees as independent contractors can be consequential to your business, legally and financially. Therefore, it helps to take...
When employers hear the word “disability,” they often think of mobility impairments. However, many types of conditions are considered disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Among them are hearing disabilities. Millions of Americans have some...
If you are an at-will employee, you probably understand that either party can vacate the employment contract at any time and for whatever reason, as long as such reason is lawful. Thus, if you are fired from your job, you might want to find out if the termination was...
Getting an idea for a new business is only the very beginning of the entrepreneurial process. People also need to research and plan for their company’s launch, actually form the business and start operating the company. After someone has done the basic market research...
When you buy a property, it may already have an easement. This means that a legal agreement has already been reached where someone who doesn’t own that property is allowed to use it. This use may be very limited in scope, depending on the terms of the easement. For...
Employees no longer have to whisper when comparing hourly wages or salaries with co-workers. Federal law prevents employers from prohibiting such discussions. As part of this movement towards greater transparency about income, some states, including California, have...
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...
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