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As an employer, you know that national origin is among the protected classes under federal and California laws. Discrimination based on national origin refers to where an employee was born and where their family – even generations back – is from. National origin...
A breach typically happens when one or more parties in a legally-binding contract (written or oral) intentionally or unintentionally fail to live up to the agreement’s terms. Breaches can occur over a wide array of agreed-upon terms and conditions. Managing contract...
A newly-enacted state law (Assembly Bill 2019) promises the inclusion of Black and minority-owned small businesses for enhanced access to state contracts. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2019 last September, and it became law on New Year’s Day. Small businesses...
If you tell an employee that you’re terminating their position, it’s very natural for them to wonder why. They may ask you for an explanation. In fact, many business experts say that it is the best thing to do for your business to tell the employee why you are...
Locking down intellectual property protections is essential for most companies' long-term health, but many business owners fail to take action. Intellectual property, or IP, includes intangible assets, such as logos, branding and inventions. IP is typically protected...
For most California businesses, intellectual property (IP) is an essential part of day-to-day operations – and their most valuable resource. However, as IP is often intangible property, protecting it can be somewhat of a challenge. The U.S. has a set of laws that help...
Clear and comprehensive contracts are the foundation for any business. However, much can go wrong when owners attempt to build an agreement from scratch or are in a hurry to close a deal without knowledgeable legal guidance. Mistakes often happen in these situations,...
With the new year approaching, California businesses should be aware of a bevy of new laws taking effect starting on Jan. 1, 2023. We have addressed a few of these in previous articles, but here are brief descriptions of key business-related rules according to the...
It’s estimated that baby boomers own just under half of all small businesses and franchises in the United States. That means individuals now 58 to 76 years old will soon sell or pass thousands of businesses in California and elsewhere to others. Owners without a clear...
The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) will take effect on Jan 1, 2023, and is described as the “most significant change in workplace privacy laws in U.S. history.” Here’s what employers should know. Employee data rights Essentially, employees (and applicants,...