The Basics of Hiring Interns

By Roy Schneider, Esq. Interns can help to instill a mentorship culture at your company and inject new ideas into the organization. However, the intern- employer relationship can be a tricky one, and should be carefully considered. Unpaid Interns The most common question that is raised when an employer is considering...
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Ventura County Employment Law Attorney, Ted Schneider, Comments on the New Federal Overtime Rules Issued May 18, 2016 under the Fair Labor Standards Act

By: Ted Schneider, Esq. On Wednesday, May 18th, the U.S. Department of Labor released their final overtime rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Salary Under the new rules, effective December 1, 2016, the annual salary threshold at which an employee in California can be considered exempt from overtime pay will be...
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New Discrimination & Harassment Regulations for Employers

By Ted Schneider, Esq. The California Fair Employment and Housing Council (“FEHC”) has issued new anti-discrimination and anti-harassment regulations effective April 1, 2016. If you are an employer, and you have questions or concerns regarding any of the new anti-discrimination and anti-harassment regulations we encourage you to contact Schneiders & Associates, L.L.P.  Our employment...
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Seven Common Mistakes Employers Make

By Ted J. Schneider, Esq.

American employers are subject to numerous federal, state and local laws, imposing various requirements, including wage and hour and anti-discrimination laws. Unfortunately, many employers – particularly small businesses – are unaware of their legal obligations, and often violate various worker protection laws,...

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Establishing Company Policies and Employee Handbooks

Establishing comprehensive company policies and creating detailed employee handbooks are essential steps for businesses aiming to foster a structured, transparent, and legally compliant work environment. These documents not only set clear expectations for employee behavior and performance but also serve as critical tools in protecting the organization from potential legal disputes.

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Protecting Your Business through Tactical Electronic Evidence Management

By Kathi J. Smith, Esq. Email, intra-office messaging and digital image transference are hardly new concepts. Do you realize the long-term implications of this style of free-flowing communication, particularly in light of litigation and e-discovery requests? If you are a business owner either engaged in litigation or preparing for possible conflict...
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