Whether you’re sending dozens of employees to a conference or a few employees to visit an out-of-town client or attend a seminar, you can save money and/or allow more people to go by having some of them share hotel rooms. But should you? It’s not illegal to ask...
Employee handbooks can help ensure your employees stay safe and content. When that is the case, they are less likely to take you to court over any issues or misunderstandings that occur. Your employee handbook needs to be specific to your business. Rejigging one that...
Sexual harassment is unwelcome in the workplace which is why employers should know what they can do to help avoid it. There are several steps employers can take to help prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Ways employers to combat sexual harassment There are...
Workers in California and across the United States are increasingly attentive to possible wrongdoing in the workplace. This largely emanates from the rise of sexual harassment claims and the growing willingness of workers to speak up when they are confronted with this...
In California and across the United States, employers are scrambling to craft policies to address allegations of workplace wrongdoing. Currently, the most notable workplace transgression is sexual harassment. Of course, there are others such as discrimination,...
Immigration has grown more complex in recent years with legal challenges, changes to the process and more. For people from other countries who want to invest in California under EB-5, there are fundamental requirements that must be adhered to. In addition to the...
When an employee feels they have been wronged by an employer, they may file a legal claim against their employer for retaliation. Retaliation occurs when an employer takes adverse action against an employee for participating in a protected activity. Some examples of...
Writers, musicians, and other creative professionals work hard to create original works of art that benefit us all. Copyrights give creators power over the use of their own work. Some of the creative works protected by copyright laws include: Literary works (e.g....
While California business owners may be tempted to overlook their importance, trademarks can be vital to the profitability of an emerging business investment. Trademarks are a type of intellectual property that consist of letters, words and images that signify a...
Employers should have good processes in place to help prevent workplace discrimination. They should also be familiar with how to defend themselves in circumstances when they have been presented with a workplace discrimination claim. There are several different best...
