New Round of Guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- posted: Mar. 31, 2020
- Uncategorized,  Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Employee Rights
New Round of Guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act As explained in our prior blogs (see Families First Coronavirus Response Act – What We Know and Additional Guidance on Read More
Contract Worker vs. Employee: Pleasanton Businesses Must Know the Difference
- posted: Aug. 08, 2017
- Uncategorized,  Employment Issues,  Classifying employees,  Contract Workers,  Misclassification
It is important for Pleasanton businesses to properly classify workers as while classifying a worker as an independent contractor may be more cost efficient upfront, properly classifying a worker will Read More
Mergers and Acquisitions: Why Culture Matters
- posted: Aug. 03, 2017
- Uncategorized,  Business,  Business Partnerships,  Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions as a growth strategy has become popular once again. Like any business deal, the long-term success takes hard work and a strategic approach to creating synergy between Read More
What does O’Reilly’s termination mean for my business?
- posted: Apr. 20, 2017
- Uncategorized,  Employment Issues,  Sexual Discrimination
You may have seen in the news that 21st Century Fox, the parent company of Fox News, has terminated newscaster Bill O’Reilly’s employment in the wake of sexual harassment allegations Read More
Application of the “Commercial Common Sense Test” in Contract Disputes
- posted: Apr. 17, 2017
- Uncategorized,  Contracts,  Commercial Common Sense Test,  Contract Disputes
When it comes to commercial contract disputes, there is a lot that a judge will consider before making any determinations. One factor a judge will consider is whether or not Read More
Layoff or Reduction-in-Forces: What Does Each Mean for You?
- posted: Apr. 12, 2017
- Uncategorized,  Labor Law,  At Will Employees
Layoff, reduction-in-forces (RIF), downsizing: Employers use these terms all the time to let employees go, but no matter how they phrase it, the bottom line is that you are out Read More
Understanding Employment at Will in California
- posted: Mar. 30, 2017
- Uncategorized,  Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  At Will Employees
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 Read More
Is Work Actually Completed? Things to Consider Before Filing a Mechanic’s Lien
- posted: Jan. 12, 2017
- Uncategorized,  Construction,  Contracts,  Construction Defects,  Liens
When it comes to opening a construction payment dispute, timing is everything. The state of California offers several legal remedies to contractors and suppliers who have not been paid for Read More
Is Your California Company at Risk for Overtime Liability?
- posted: Jan. 10, 2017
- Uncategorized,  Employment Issues,  Wage & Hour,  Employee Rights
Thanks to cell phones, laptops, and other mobile devices, communication between employers and employees is just a few clicks away. Because of how pervasive a presence smart technology has in Read More
Holiday Pay and Hours in California
- posted: Dec. 30, 2016
- Uncategorized,  Employment Issues,  Labor Law,  Wage & Hour,  Employee Rights
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 Read More
What to Do When One Partner Refuses a Buyout Offer
- posted: Oct. 13, 2016
- Uncategorized,  Business,  Business Partnerships,  Buyouts
Going into business with someone has many rewards, the greatest of which include having someone to share the responsibility with, having a second perspective, and having someone to swap ideas Read More
Age Discrimination Laws Make it Illegal to Ask Older Employees to Retire
- posted: Oct. 04, 2016
- Uncategorized,  Discrimination,  Employee Rights,  Wrongful Termination
“How can I ask my older employees to retire?” This is a question that a lot of employers find themselves asking as their workforce ages but shows no signs of retiring. Read More
Failure to Disclose Important Information Regarding a Real Estate Property in California
- posted: Sep. 28, 2016
- Uncategorized,  Real Estate,  Fraud
When an individual works with a real estate company or real estate broker in California, they expect the property that they purchase to be in the exact condition that the Read More
Lost or Damaged Cargo Can Cost You Millions: Are You Protected?
- posted: Sep. 20, 2016
- Uncategorized,  Transportation,  Damaged cargo
As a business owner who imports and exports a large amount of goods, you rely heavily on transportation and freight services. Furthermore, you place a great deal of trust in Read More
Monitoring Employee Emails: An Invasion of Privacy?
- posted: Aug. 30, 2016
- Uncategorized,  Employment Issues,  Employee Rights,  Invasion of Privacy
From company credit cards to company cars, and company cell phones to company email accounts, employers these days provide it all to their employees, and while such perks are mostly Read More
Terminating a Union Employee without Legal Backlash
- posted: Aug. 02, 2016
- Uncategorized,  Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Labor Law,  Wrongful Termination
You may hear people say: “Join a union because you cannot be fired,” or “Union members have job security for life.” While neither of these statements is true, it is Read More