What to Do When an Employee Sues You
- posted: Aug. 30, 2017
- Civil Litigation,  Business,  Employee Lawsuit
It can be unsettling and a little hurtful when, despite the fact that you treat your employees really well, one of them brings a lawsuit against you. Having a lawsuit 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
Use of Past Salary Justification for Pay Disparity Says California Court
- posted: Aug. 07, 2017
- Employment Law,  Business,  Discrimination,  Equal Pay
California’s Ninth Circuit reversed a district court ruling in Rizo v. Yovino that held that an employer violated the Equal Pay Act because of its bright-line policy rule of paying 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
[New Version] Plan for Succession: Exit Strategies for Your Businesses
- posted: Aug. 02, 2017
- Business,  Succession
Entrepreneurs often live and focus on the highs and lows of launching a new business venture. One key aspect that they often forget is that a decision made on day Read More
[New Version] Plan for Succession: Exit Strategies for Your Businesses
- posted: Aug. 02, 2017
- Business,  Succession
Entrepreneurs often live and focus on the highs and lows of launching a new business venture. One key aspect that they often forget is that a decision made on day Read More
Plan for Succession: Exit Strategies for Your Businesses
- posted: Aug. 02, 2017
- Business,  Succession
Entrepreneurs often live and focus on the highs and lows of launching a new business venture. One key aspect that they often forget is that a decision made on day Read More
Nepotism: Mixing Family and Work
- posted: Aug. 01, 2017
- Employment Law,  Discrimination,  Family Responsibilities
What is nepotism? Nepotism is the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs. What is the law and how can someone sue Read More
Wells Fargo California Whistleblower
- posted: Jul. 27, 2017
- Fraud,  Banking,  Whistleblower
An Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) whistleblower lawsuit filed by a former manager at a Los Angeles-area Wells Fargo has ended with an order by the Department of Justice 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
What Changes to Expect to the California Labor Code in 2018
- posted: Apr. 13, 2017
- Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Employee Rights,  CFRA,  Labor Code,  Veterans
We are only into the first quarter of 2017, and already California’s lawmakers have proposed new legislation for business owners. As of right now, the laws are still in the 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
California Court of Appeals Reverses Original Decision Regarding Meal Period Waivers for Healthcare Workers
- posted: Apr. 11, 2017
- Employment Law,  Business,  Wage & Hour,  Healthcare Workers,  Employee Rights
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 Read More
Can You be Held Liable for an Independent Contractor’s On-the-Job Injuries?
- posted: Mar. 28, 2017
- Business,  Contractor vs Employee,  Employee Rights,  Independent Contractors
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 Read More
Understanding Family Responsibilities Discrimination
- posted: Jan. 26, 2017
- Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Labor Law,  Business,  Applying for a job,  Discrimination,  Employee Rights,  Disabilities Act,  Family Responsibilities,  FMLA
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 discrimination Read More
Are Employers Entitled to Monitor an Employee’s Company Cell-Phone?
- posted: Jan. 25, 2017
- Business,  Employee Rights,  Invasion of Privacy,  Company property
In City of Ontario v. Quon, the Supreme Court ruled that employers have the right to read employees’ text messages – including personal ones – if they believe that the Read More