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Can a minor be a independent contractor?

Generally, when an employer puts an independent contractor to work, the employer will want to have an independent contractor agreement in place with the worker. I counsel employers to have a contract in place with independent contractors to avoid getting into trouble over wage and hour disputes and other statutory violations that occur when a state agency subsequently classifies the worker as an employee rather than an independent contractor. Having an independent contractor agreement in place...

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Starting a solar-panel company to help SCE meet its demands...

Before releasing any of the information to anyone, you should consult with a patent attorney in the area. They can get you pointed in the right direction, and an attorney will be duty bound to protect the information you share with them as confidential. An attorney will be able to assist you in preparing a confidentiality agreement that will be necessary in order to enter into discussions with any investors.

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Can a employer t erminate an employer after fourteen years for violating a policy? I didnt even receive a notice or a write up.

Generally speaking, California is an at-will employment state. That means an employer can terminate the employment relationship without notice and for any reason, so long as the reason is not unlawful (for example, they did want any women in the workplace anymore). Often there is an employment handbook or at-will employment agreement signed by the employee, and you should try to determine what the scope of that policy is, along with any requirements in your employee handbook that required...

Bank Lien

By your question alone I can't tell if the creditor is the state or an individual; however, in either case it is a possibility for a creditor that has obtained a judgment against you to seek to have that judgment entered in another state (often referred to as a sister state judgment) and then enforce that judgment in that state. The enforcement of judgment may include liens and other collection efforts. Whit out more info, that's about all I can say. Hope that helps. Disclaimer: Please...

In Ca. can employer ask to sing form titeled "Minority Status Card"?

Yes - many employers (both government contractors and larger private employers) are required to maintain and track this information and submit the result to the government. The employers collect the data and then submit the information to the government on Standard From 100. Standard Form 100 (EEO-1) must be filed by -- 1. All private employers who are: 1. subject to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972) with...