Understanding Employment at Will in California

By Tod C. Gurney | Published March 30, 2017 | Posted in At Will Employees, Employment Issues, Employment Law, Uncategorized | Tagged Tags: At Will Employees, employee, Employment | Leave a comment

All employers throughout California operate under the presumption that employees are employed “at will,” meaning that either the employer or the employee may terminate the employment at any time and without reason or prior notice. While that is true, employers should still terminate employment based on “a fair and honest cause or reason, regulated by Read More

Can You be Held Liable for an Independent Contractor’s On-the-Job Injuries?

By Melinda Garcia | Published March 28, 2017 | Posted in Business, Contractor vs Employee, Employee Rights, Independent Contractors | Tagged Tags: Business, Employee Classification, Independent Contractors | Leave a comment

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 eligible for workman’s compensation, they are not exempt from liability altogether. Classification of an Independent Contractor According to the IRS, there are three factors that Read More

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