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June 7, 2022
Calling all small employers in California! By June 30, 2022, employers with 5 to 50 California-based employees must sponsor a qualified private retirement employee-retirement plan or participate in the CalSavers Retirement Savings Program.
Resources
June 2, 2022
Clients often call us to help them review a “UCC Financing Statement” that they have filed or have had filed against them (or their business). In this blog post, we will go over what a UCC Financing Statement is, what it looks like, and what to do with it.
News
May 31, 2022
Last week, the California Supreme Court clarified a previously ambiguous aspect of Labor Code Section 226.7, which requires an employer to pay an employee one additional hour of pay at the regular rate of compensation when the employer fails to provide a legally compliant meal period or rest break. While it was previously assumed this premium compensation is considered a “penalty,” the Supreme Court decided in Naranjo v. Spectrum Security Services, Inc. that it is a wage.
Videos
May 26, 2022
In this video, you’ll learn the basics of what to do with a subpoena. You’ll learn tips on how to handle a subpoena so that you can handle them proactively and with as much poise as possible.
News
May 24, 2022
You may have heard about the “Great Resignation” recently – the growing trend where employees are resigning in great numbers. Competition between employers is fierce to attract and hire top talent. To expedite this process, employers may opt to use software programs that streamline this process by employing artificial intelligence (“AI”) and algorithms to make staffing decisions.
Resources
May 19, 2022
When two businesses enter into a service transaction, they sometimes execute a Master Services Agreement (“MSA”). You can think of an MSA as a “master” contract that establishes the foundations of the parties’ current and future contractual activities. MSAs provide terms that govern each subsequent transaction between the parties—such as payment terms, warranties, dispute resolution, and termination provisions.
News
May 17, 2022
Even the wealthiest man on earth must contend with non-disclosure agreements. Elon Musk recently made headlines when he offered to purchase Twitter and take the company private for $44 billion. Over the weekend, Musk disclosed that Twitter accused him of violating its NDA when he publicly revealed Twitter’s policies regarding the regulation of bots.
Videos
May 12, 2022
Deciding whether to have a Paid Time Off (“PTO”) policy versus a separate paid sick time and vacation policy is a business decision. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, and our clients take varied approaches to the same.
News
May 10, 2022
Diversity programs are commonly implemented in many aspects of our lives these days. So, it is surprising when a court—no less one based in California—strikes down such a program as unconstitutional. But that is exactly what one court recently did when it struck down A.B. 979, a law requiring publicly traded companies based in California to include members from underrepresented communities on their board.
Resources
May 5, 2022
If you are an entrepreneur starting a business in California, you have a myriad of decisions to make, including the important choice of which type of entity to form. Choosing the proper entity for your particular business is vital for ensuring proper liability protection, tax structure, and management. This article is a brief overview of the differences between the various entities you can choose when organizing your business.
