Severance Agreements and Employment Termination
Mar 10, 2015
A severance agreement is a contract between an employer and employee that sets out the terms of termination of employment. It is also known as a “separation” or “termination” agreement. What Does a Se...
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California Court Rules No Preemption for Truck Driver Laws
Mar 04, 2015
A California Court of Appeals recently ruled that the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA) does not preempt California’s laws that require meal and rest breaks for truck drivers a...
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Employee Stock Option Plans
Feb 25, 2015
Traditionally, most employers pay their employees a salary and possibly a commission, bonus, or both as compensation for services. In recent years, many employees have been provided with an alternativ...
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Workplace Investigations in California
Feb 18, 2015
At some point most employers will need to conduct a workplace investigation regarding one or more employees. Workplace investigations can help uncover issues before they turn into major concerns for t...
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California Labor Laws: Meal and Rest Breaks in the Health Care Industry
Feb 11, 2015
The health care industry is a highly regulated industry. Both employers and employees have to follow strict guidelines and protocols due to the specialized nature of their work. Because healthcare pro...
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Employment Discrimination
Feb 04, 2015
Employment discrimination is a form of discrimination by an employer against an employee based on race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, and age. Discrimination can take many forms such as...
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The Fair Labor Standards Act: Who is eligible and who is exempt from overtime?
Jan 28, 2015
See what the Fair Labor Standards Act says about overtime pay. Learn when you're eligible to receive overtime, how much you'll get, and how to file a complaint if you're not getting paid overtime....
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Employment Discrimination Based on Disability
Jan 23, 2015
Five major federal laws protect individuals with disabilities from discrimination in employment and in the job application process.
These laws are:
• The Americans with Disabilities Act
• The Rehab...
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Direct Liability for Trade Secret Misappropriation
Jan 22, 2015
Most companies have internal controls in place to prevent their trade secrets from being leaked to others in the industry. However, many have not thought to put policies in place to protect the compan...
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What Types of Defects You Encounter with Property Titles
Jan 22, 2015
Despite the fact that you negotiate favorable financing, a property meets all your needs and you resolve zoning and land use issues, your efforts can be futile if no clear title exists to the property...
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