What will worker privacy rights be under the new law?
The landmark consumer privacy law that created the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) will soon expand to include employees. Employees – starting next year – receive the right to view and...
View ArticleHow to conduct a harassment investigation
When you learn of harassment allegations in your company, your first instinct is to react. Put aside for a moment what the action you eventually take might be or which “side” you take. The first...
View ArticleWhat happens if you sell a knockoff product?
One common way to begin your entrepreneurial interests is to start an online store. Becoming an online retailer is surprisingly easy, especially using the Amazon marketplace. You may very well be able...
View ArticleBusiness fraud is a massive risk to your company- says new report.
In a study released by Gatepoint Research and sponsored by Telesign, most companies think fraud protection is important. However, additional data shows that more than half of the respondents to the...
View ArticleProblems at scale: when wage and hour claims stack up
Recently, a California-based company settled a lawsuit that alleged numerous wage and hour violations. The settlement, $1.8 million, is large, and for many companies, that kind of result would be a...
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View ArticleKeeping up with California’s vacation laws
With Halloween behind us, employers across California are gearing up for the holiday season. There are many coming federal and religious holidays, which means much of your staff may pursue using their...
View ArticleWhat do you know about minor work permits?
To employ minors in California, you and the potential employee must have a work permit. That permit applies to nearly all individuals under the age of 18. If your company wishes to employ a minor, you...
View ArticlePreparing for 2023 labor law changes in California
California law dictates much of your relationship with your employees. Keeping track of updates and minor changes is a vital business process. For 2023, there are four important changes that can make a...
View ArticleWhat you should know about construction defects in California
Both commercial and residential property owners have significant risks when it comes to construction defects. Briefly, a construction defect is a mistake or problem with a completed construction...
View ArticleThe pros and cons of limited liability corporations
Limited liability companies are one of the most flexible and simple to set up. The right choice of business structure demands a close conference with a lawyer. However, below are some high-level points...
View ArticleWhat should you know about starting an online store?
Online retail is an extremely simple, inexpensive way to explore a new revenue stream or expand your entrepreneurship. However, while opening an online store is as simple as creating a website, there...
View ArticleContract disputes can get out of control quickly
Contracts are a fundamental aspect of any business, but disputes can arise even when both parties have acted in good faith. In California, contract disputes can be complex and time-consuming, with a...
View ArticleUnfair competition or just gamesmanship
It’s common for business stakeholders to consider their business competition to be a bit like a war. And, as the saying goes, “all’s fair in love and war.” That is, in fact, not the case regarding...
View ArticleThe advantages of using an attorney to collect a business debt
In almost every industry, people default on their debts. It can be other companies, or it can be individual consumers. Whatever the reason for the default, it puts businesses in a delicate, unpleasant...
View ArticleWhat commercial real estate “distress” can mean for businesses
If you have a brick-and-mortar location for your business, which isn’t necessarily a guarantee, you will likely have a landlord of some sort. Relatively few businesses outright own their primary...
View ArticleThe good faith defense in wage and hour
In wage and hour disputes, companies stand to face intense scrutiny around their practices around their hourly employees. California has extremely complex rules around breaks, vacation time, and...
View ArticleWhen are foreign judgments not recognized in California court?
Because California, like most states, has enacted a version of the Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act, judgments in other countries are enforceable here. However, that...
View ArticleDefense against claims of sexual harassment in the workplace
Employees have the right to speak out about any type of mistreatment they may experience in the workplace. If they are the victim of mistreatment or inappropriate behaviors, such as sexual harassment,...
View ArticleWhat happens after the infringement of a trademark?
A company’s intellectual property is one of its most valuable assets. These are types of intangible yet critical properties, such as client lists, secret formulas, unique processes and even a company’s...
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