Questions answered by William F. Bernard

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I have an s-corporation with a partner, and I put up all the money to start it. Can I take 100% of profits until I'm repaid?

William's answer | Answered on June 24, 2015

If your shareholder agreement and/or Bylaws state as much you can. Do not address these issues by way of a verbal "commitment" but rather by way of...

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On my last day, is my employer obligated to pay overtime for current pay period?

William's answer | Answered on June 24, 2015

Please see this link which should be helpful. http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/faq_overtime.htm

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My question is i got sick from work and i called in the next day to tell them i was sick and they told me plz dont come back?

William's answer | Answered on June 24, 2015

California is an “at-will” employment state. What does this mean? In most cases, it means that your boss can fire you at any time for almost any...

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Job asked us to sign an Arbitration Agreement. Is this wording standard and is this common? I don't feel comfortable signing it.

William's answer | Answered on June 23, 2015

If your employer asks you to sign an arbitration agreement, you can refuse, but that may put your job in jeopardy. Usually, an employer can rescind...

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Is it okay to use two separate companies under one DBA?

William's answer | Answered on June 22, 2015

Create an LLC, S-Corporation or C-Corporation as the “holding company,” and then create multiple DBAs for the various other ventures that are part...

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I work for a corporate and I emailed the EEOC on discrimination. Escalation level: 24 jeopardy, how do I proceed?

William's answer | Answered on June 18, 2015

Wait for the right to sue letter the EEOC will provide you. You will then have 1 year from the date of that letter to file suit. Keep a diary of...

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Combining my inherited Roth IRA with my husbands stock accounts.

William's answer | Answered on June 18, 2015

You have received some good legal advice from my colleagues that I will not reiterate here. I would only say: Why don't you just be forthright and...

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HR stalling on providing me with complete personnel file

William's answer | Answered on June 18, 2015

Here is the letter of the law: Effective January 1, 2013, California law provides that current and former employees (or a representative) have the...

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If an employer smacks my forehead in my office in front of other employees what can I do or should do?

William's answer | Answered on June 17, 2015

A battery for certain that is not worth pursuing, however I would keep a diary of all conduct going forward and report the conduct to HR...

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I want to open a company but stay 100% anonymous is that possible ?

William's answer | Answered on June 17, 2015

An excellent rule of thumb to always abide by is: When you utilize any asset protection tools/methods properly, there is never a need for...

William F. Bernard's Answers (2766)

I have an s-corporation with a partner, and I put up all the money to start it. Can I take 100% of profits until I'm repaid?

On my last day, is my employer obligated to pay overtime for current pay period?

My question is i got sick from work and i called in the next day to tell them i was sick and they told me plz dont come back?

Job asked us to sign an Arbitration Agreement. Is this wording standard and is this common? I don't feel comfortable signing it.

Is it okay to use two separate companies under one DBA?

I work for a corporate and I emailed the EEOC on discrimination. Escalation level: 24 jeopardy, how do I proceed?

Combining my inherited Roth IRA with my husbands stock accounts.

HR stalling on providing me with complete personnel file

If an employer smacks my forehead in my office in front of other employees what can I do or should do?

I want to open a company but stay 100% anonymous is that possible ?