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Labor law question: if a independent contractor was let go for not following agreed upon policies & procedures as expected by

William's answer | Answered on November 01, 2015

Assuming an independent contractor relationship, and absent any written or oral contract between you both that specifies that the situation you are...

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Do I need a will or living trust if my total assets are around $50,000.00?

William's answer | Answered on November 01, 2015

If you have personal property assets that are valued at $150K or less, you may simply file a trust affidavit that is notarized. If your estate...

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Is anyone in N. California able to pursue a high-dollar, Breach of Contract case on contingency? It's worth many $M to $B.

William's answer | Answered on October 30, 2015

This is not the proper forum to solicit an attorney-client relationship.

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Does California or federal law require a supervisor to be present at the workplace while employees are working?

William's answer | Answered on October 30, 2015

It would be impossible to conduct business on any scale were it not for the presence of qualified supervisors who can lead production workers....

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Unemployment Benefits & Retaliation

William's answer | Answered on October 30, 2015

I would seek out a lawyer to review a potential claim for unlawful retaliation. I would also request a copy of my personnel file immediately and...

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My mother & father have Alzheimers & won't sign a POA. Do I need to file conservatorship for them both?

William's answer | Answered on October 29, 2015

I'm not sure why personal injury and criminal lawyers are attending to this question, but I would agree with Mr. Shields.

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I need to gracefully close down a C-Corp I had opened 2 years back and don't know what else I need to do

William's answer | Answered on October 29, 2015

Here are the main steps you'll need to take to shut your business down legally and minimize the risk to your personal assets: •Vote to close the...

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If my business is a sole proprietorship and I change to a corp or LLC, will it be protected from all sole prop debt?

William's answer | Answered on October 27, 2015

Based upon the facts as you have stated them, the new business structure you form will be a separate and distinct entity responsible for its own...

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Hi, a friend of mine was recently fired ("reorganization") after more than 30 years at the age of 64.

William's answer | Answered on October 26, 2015

Bad move signing a severance agreement which might really be a Settlement Agreement in disguise. She should see a lawyer immediately. DISCLAMER:...

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Someone I hired as an independent contractor filled out an application for Workers Compensation. What can I expect now?

William's answer | Answered on October 26, 2015

Courts generally ask the following questions to determine the true nature of a work relationship in addition to both an economic and an agency...

William F. Bernard's Answers (2766)

Labor law question: if a independent contractor was let go for not following agreed upon policies & procedures as expected by

Do I need a will or living trust if my total assets are around $50,000.00?

Is anyone in N. California able to pursue a high-dollar, Breach of Contract case on contingency? It's worth many $M to $B.

Does California or federal law require a supervisor to be present at the workplace while employees are working?

Unemployment Benefits & Retaliation

My mother & father have Alzheimers & won't sign a POA. Do I need to file conservatorship for them both?

I need to gracefully close down a C-Corp I had opened 2 years back and don't know what else I need to do

If my business is a sole proprietorship and I change to a corp or LLC, will it be protected from all sole prop debt?

Hi, a friend of mine was recently fired ("reorganization") after more than 30 years at the age of 64.

Someone I hired as an independent contractor filled out an application for Workers Compensation. What can I expect now?