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Employers must use care in the information they consider in their decisions to hire, fire, promote, demote, relocate, or rehire job applicants and employees. The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has clarified that refusing to hire someone...
In today’s world, especially post- COVID-19, many businesses allow employees to work remotely from a location outside of a company’s headquarters. Remote work adds additional complexity to laws affecting the employer-employee relationship. A California Court of Appeal...
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...
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...
While the worst of the pandemic seems to be behind us, its shadow still hangs over business supply chains and staffing issues. Meanwhile, challenges like the climate crisis and inflation are causing their own brand of turmoil. While 2023 isn’t a bad year to start a...
Starting a new company or buying an existing business can be challenging at any time, but it comes with increased pressures and considerations during volatile economic periods. It’s estimated that roughly half a million U.S. businesses are sold each year in up and...
For many Californians, owning a business fulfills a lifelong dream. Starting a new company with a close friend or family member is an exciting time as partners work together to overcome the many challenges startups face. While California does not require partnerships...