On July 26th, 2018 the California Supreme Court ruled that employers must pay employees for routine and small amounts of time they spend working off-the-clock. The court found that the […]
Continue reading…California Court Upholds Rounding Employee Time Records by 15 Minutes
In June, the California Court of Appeals in AHMC Healthcare, Inc. v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County found that the employer’s policy of rounding employee time records by 15 […]
Continue reading…New FEHA National Origin Discrimination Protections Employers Must Know
On July 1, 2018, new regulations will go into effect under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) that are designed to prevent discrimination based on an employee’s national origin. […]
Continue reading…How the CA Supreme Court Changed the Rules on Independent Contractors
On April 30, 2018, the California Supreme Court issued its much anticipated ruling in Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court that makes it more difficult for companies to label workers as independent […]
Continue reading…Do Not Be Foolish With Your Heirs’ Future
If you own real property in California, the California Probate Code almost forces you to create a trust to avoid fettering away your children’s or your heirs’ inheritance. While trust […]
Continue reading…Does Ethics Have A Seat On Your Community Association Board?
Board members of community associations juggle three different hats. One is the “I am a homeowner hat.” Another is the “I want to be a good neighbor hat,” and the […]
Continue reading…How to Hire an Unpaid Intern Without Breaking the Law
With very few exceptions, all workers at your place of business must be paid at least minimum wage for all hours worked. But what about interns, who work at companies […]
Continue reading…How to Avoid Family Conflict In Naming Your Trustee
Choosing a trustee or financial fiduciary to handle your estate upon death or incapacity is very personal decision and varies from family to family. Some families prefer to name their […]
Continue reading…Umbrella Insurance: What It Is and Why You Need It
Umbrella Insurance: What It Is and Why You Need It Lawsuits are everywhere. What happens when you are found to be at fault in an accident, and a significant judgment […]
Continue reading…Are Your Walls Compliant with CA Labor Laws?
There are 19 different notices that the law requires employers to post in the workplace advising employees of their rights with respect to myriad employment, wage and hour laws, leaves […]
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