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Defending against restaurant sexual harassment claims

Unfortunately, sexual harassment is prevalent in the restaurant and hospitality industry. According to a survey by One Fair Wage, approximately 70% of restaurant workers have reported at least one incident of sexual-harassment in the workplace. According to the site,...

How does California view paid sick leave?

Being an employer in California is an exciting prospect, with booming industries and plenty of eager job candidates. It can feel easy to lose yourself in the upsides of running a business. But, as plenty of headlines show, every move you make can bring inevitable...

Common FLSA violations committed by employers

California employers, particularly those in the hospitality industry, are facing more wage-and-hour violation claims than ever before. In fact, since 1985, the hospitality industry has the highest number of wage and hour claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act...

How to establish a strong trademark

When you want to expand your business and its product line, more than likely you may need to apply for additional trademarks. Perhaps, you have a new product name, a redesigned logo or a clever catchphrase you plan to use to market your new product. As part of the...