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September 7, 2022
A separation agreement, also known as a severance agreement, is a legal contract governing the specific terms of an employee’s separation from employment. In this video, we will go over several areas where your HR-approved, standard form separation agreements are deficient and could leave you vulnerable: (1) Scope of Release, (2) Non-Disparagement, and (3) Confidentiality.
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September 6, 2022
Wednesday, August 31, 2022, marked the end of the 2022 State Legislative Session. The 2022 employment bills passed by both the California State Assembly and California State Senate are now in the hands of Governor Gavin Newsom for signature. He will have until September 30, 2022, to either sign or veto.
Resources
September 1, 2022
This is a follow-up to our prior article on considerations to make when hiring a social media influencer. Part One focused on complying with the FTC regulations along with guidance on establishing internal policy, and this sequel will focus on executing social media influencer agreements.
Videos
August 31, 2022
In our latest 3in3 video, we discuss (1) the reasons why you might be getting sued by employees, (2) how to boost company morale, and (3) what you can expect at mediation.
News
August 30, 2022
Typically, I-9 verification must be conducted in person. However, since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) has relaxed this requirement and has allowed employers to conduct I-9 inspections remotely. Employers have embraced this flexibility, especially as now more than ever employees are not physically on-site.
Videos
August 25, 2022
An Alternative Workweek Schedule, also known as AWS, is a compressed workweek schedule. Under an AWS, employees work the same amount of hours in a week that they "normally' would but they do so in fewer days than they otherwise would. In this video, we will discuss why employers choose an AWS and how to implement it into your business.
News
August 23, 2022
In the first such decision by a federal appellate court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects individuals with gender dysphoria. The decision, Williams v. Kincaid, No. 21-2030 (4th Cir. Aug. 16, 2022), has immediate consequences for employers in states within the jurisdiction of the Fourth Circuit: Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Employers in California should heed this development, as the Ninth Circuit (and others) may follow suit.
Resources
August 18, 2022
Hiring a social media influencer is not as simple as you might think. When you want to hire a social media influencer to promote your company, there are many business and legal considerations to make. In this two-part series, we will discuss compliance with the Federal Trade Commission Regulations and Guidance, Establishing Internal Policy, and Executing Social Media Influencer Agreements.
Videos
August 17, 2022
A Master Services Agreement is a contract in which the parties agree to terms that will govern future transactions or agreements. In this video we will go over five important provisions: (1) Intellectual Property Ownership, (2) Late Payments, (3) Escrow Accounts, (4) Choice of Law, Form Selection, and Arbitration, and (5) Prevailing Party, Attorney’s Fees, and Costs.
News
August 16, 2022
COVID-19 is a zombie that just won’t die. On August 11, 2022, the CDC published new COVID-19 guidelines. In many ways, the CDC’s new guidelines drastically depart from its prior guidelines. But, in other ways, the new guidelines re-affirm the CDC’s long-entrenched guidelines.