Questions answered by William F. Bernard

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My employer withholding pay from events in November, January, and February. Is this legal to withhold my pay this long?

William's answer | Answered on March 19, 2015

In California, wages, generally must be paid at least twice during each calendar month on the days designated in advance as regular paydays. The...

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I don't conduct business from my home or where my LLC is addressed, do I need a city business license? If so, what city?

William's answer | Answered on March 19, 2015

Once the business entity is formed or registered with the California Secretary of State it must obtain the necessary licenses and/or...

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Special beauty training course is asking that I sign a non-compete that will bar me from training others for 5 years.

William's answer | Answered on March 18, 2015

Non-compete agreements for employees and independent contractors are illegal in California. That does not mean a business cannot protect its...

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I am have a medical issue and must see a physician once a week. Can my supervisor request when my appointments are made?

William's answer | Answered on March 18, 2015

Simply, your employer may request that you schedule appts for a time most convenient to the employer. DISCLAMER: The information provided by WFB...

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Do I need any document in case husband dies to get our his life insurance money?

William's answer | Answered on March 18, 2015

Designation as a beneficiary on the policy and a certificate of death when the time comes. DISCLAMER: The information provided by WFB Legal...

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Do I need to submit another statement of information (CA) for appointing a new officer (VP)? It was incorporated on 9/2014.

William's answer | Answered on March 18, 2015

Pursuant to California law, every for profit California corporation and every California limited liability company (LLC) must file a Statement of...

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I am a solo practicing doctor and I am planning to buy another physician's practice in next couple of month. any legal concerns

William's answer | Answered on March 13, 2015

A proper buy-sell agreement with the appropriate non-compete and proprietary conditions should be set forth to protect you going forward....

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Does having POA give you the right to change someone's trust?

William's answer | Answered on March 01, 2015

Typically, powers of attorney are used for the management of assets and for health care decisions should an individual become incapacitated as...

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Paraplegic looking for lawyer to handle suits on establishments that are not in compliance with the ADA.

William's answer | Answered on March 01, 2015

"Every situation you run into" as you call it would require some investigation in terms of time and compliance verification. That said, Any...

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Can an employer terminate you ..

William's answer | Answered on February 26, 2015

Employment is "at will" in CA, meaning you can quit or be fired for any reason at any time, UNLESS: you are fired after a lengthy stay with good...

William F. Bernard's Answers (2766)

My employer withholding pay from events in November, January, and February. Is this legal to withhold my pay this long?

I don't conduct business from my home or where my LLC is addressed, do I need a city business license? If so, what city?

Special beauty training course is asking that I sign a non-compete that will bar me from training others for 5 years.

I am have a medical issue and must see a physician once a week. Can my supervisor request when my appointments are made?

Do I need any document in case husband dies to get our his life insurance money?

Do I need to submit another statement of information (CA) for appointing a new officer (VP)? It was incorporated on 9/2014.

I am a solo practicing doctor and I am planning to buy another physician's practice in next couple of month. any legal concerns

Does having POA give you the right to change someone's trust?

Paraplegic looking for lawyer to handle suits on establishments that are not in compliance with the ADA.

Can an employer terminate you ..