What Changes to Expect to the California Labor Code in 2018
Apr 13, 2017
We are only into the first quarter of 2017, and already CA’s lawmakers have proposed new legislation for business owners. As of right now, the laws are still in the making, and will no doubt undergo s...
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California Court of Appeals Reverses Original Decision Regarding Meal Period Waivers for Healthcare
Apr 11, 2017
On October 5, 2015, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law a bill confirming that hospital employees and other employees in the healthcare industry can continue to waive one of their two meal...
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Can You be Held Liable for an Independent Contractor’s On-the-Job Injuries?
Mar 28, 2017
Many business owners hire independent contractors because it reduces overhead costs and liability. At least, that is what many business owners believe. While it is true independent contractors are not...
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Five More Laws California Employers Need to Understand in 2017
Feb 07, 2017
As California labor laws change, it is important that you – whether an employer or employee – understand what the changes entail so that you may better understand your rights in the face of a dispute....
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Understanding Family Responsibilities Discrimination
Jan 26, 2017
Family responsibilities discrimination (FRD) is a common type of employment discrimination that occurs in the workforce, especially towards pregnant women and mothers. However, FRD is not a type of di...
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Is Your Intellectual Property Protected When Working with an Independent Contractor?
Jan 24, 2017
Once upon a time, working with independent contractors was considered risky and even a bit frivolous. Today, however, hiring out work to freelancers is not only the norm, but it has also become a grea...
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How to Fire a Board Member
Jan 19, 2017
A California board member may be asked to step down for any number of reasons, ranging from conflict of interest to unethical behavior. If you and the members of your board feel that a member no longe...
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Is Your California Company at Risk for Overtime Liability?
Jan 10, 2017
Thanks to cell phones, laptops, and other mobile devices, communication between employers and employees is just a few clicks away. No matter how you send your communication, it is bound to get read in...
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New California Labor Laws to Look Forward to in 2017
Jan 05, 2017
Labor laws are constantly changing, and it is important that California employers keep up with those changes so they do not unknowingly violate any of them. The Pleasanton business attorneys at Garcia...
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Holiday Pay and Hours in California
Dec 30, 2016
With the Holidays upon us, it is a good time to brush up on California’s labor laws regarding holiday pay and time off. Many employees throughout the state assume that all major holidays and even some...
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