DHS and ICE Extend Remote I-9 Verifications

ByHimani Khatter

Nearly two months ago, we published an article discussing the potential of remote I-9 verifications becoming a permanent feature of the onboarding process. Fortunately, for employers, remote I-9 verifications have been extended. Last Tuesday, October 11, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) announced an extension of the Form I-9 flexibilities, which allow remote verification of the documentation required for Form I-9.

The Do’s and Don’ts When Interviewing – Part One – The Do’s

The Do’s and Don’ts When Interviewing – Part One – The Do’s

BySiarra Sanderson

If you are looking to grow and expand your company, it is critical that you onboard the right people. In this two-part series, we will discuss the do’s and don’ts when interviewing potential candidates. To start off, here are a few tips on what not to do when conducting interviews.

California Expands Family Leave and Paid Sick Leave to Non-Family

ByHimani Khatter

It’s the gift that keeps on giving. In the month of September, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed dozens of employee-friendly bills into law, several of which will directly affect California employers. We have discussed some of these laws over the last few weeks, including the pay transparency law, expanded cannabis protections for employees, and new CCPA compliance requirements for employers. To add to this never-ending list is AB 1041, which will expand family leave and sick leave to allow employees to take leave for “designated persons”.

Considerations for 998 Offers in Employment Cases

ByBenjamin Miller

Last month, we published an introductory article about how a 998 Offer to Compromise generally operates and the cost-shifting that occurs if a party rejects a 998 offer and fails to obtain a more favorable judgment. When a plaintiff rejects a defendant’s 998 offer and does not get a more favorable result at trial, the plaintiff will be denied his post-offer costs and must pay the defendant’s post-offer costs, including expert witness fees.

3 Important Clauses When Signing a Master Services Agreement

3 Important Clauses When Signing a Master Services Agreement

BySiarra Sanderson

We have previously discussed the 5 important clauses of a Master Services Agreement (“MSA”) that you must get right to avoid litigation. Here are three additional clauses to review and consider when signing an MSA to protect the rights and reputation of your business: (1) Identifying all aspects of the Services, (2) Obligations, and (3) Confidentiality.

Considerations for Employers Under California’s Pay Transparency Law

ByHimani Khatter

Last Tuesday, September 27, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed California’s pay transparency law (SB 1162) which, among other things, will amend California Labor Code (“Labor Code”) section 432.3 to require employers with 15 or more employees to include pay scale information in job postings. The law will also require employers to provide current employees with the pay range for their job upon request and will impose a records retention requirement for job titles and wage histories.

California Provides New Cannabis Protections for Workers

ByHimani Khatter

On September 18, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2188 into law which prohibits discrimination against an employee based on their use of cannabis outside of work. More specifically, the law prohibits discrimination in hiring, termination, and other employment decisions based on the consumption of cannabis while off the job. While the law does not come into effect until January 1, 2024, California employers should begin preparing now to ensure compliance.

998 Offer to Compromise in California

ByBenjamin Miller

Under the California Code of Civil Procedure (the “CCP”), a statutory offer to compromise (codified as the CCP section 998 offer) allows for either the plaintiff or defendant to propose a reasonable, good faith offer of settlement. A 998 offer (the “offer”) is beneficial to both parties as it saves time, money, and resources. It shortens the time of the legal process and gives the other party a financial incentive to resolve matters with ease.

5 Important Parts of a Terms and Conditions

5 Important Parts of a Terms and Conditions

ByRishi Bhatt

The Terms and Conditions is a written contract between parties for the sale of a piece of equipment, machine, or other types of goods in question. In this video we will go over the five important parts you should focus on when creating terms and conditions for your business: (1) a precision description of the items to be purchased, (2) pricing details, (3) warranty terms, (4) remedies, and (5) any risk of loss terms.