Sick Leave Rules
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Updated: EMPLOYER PAID LEAVE REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT

The U.S. Department of Labor has published guidance further explaining Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (โ€œActโ€). Please note that the Act is now effective as of April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. The Act provides that covered employers must provide to all employees: Two…

Coronavirus May Excuse Contract Performance
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Coronavirus May Excuse Contract Performance

Can the Coronavirus pandemic excuse you or your company from performing contract obligations? Could it be used as an excuse for a vendor, customer or client to breach their contract with you? In this unprecedented time, the answer depends on the facts of your situation and should be discussed with your attorney. Talk to one…

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What Employers Need to Know about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

The Federal Government passed two emergency laws that may apply to your business.  On March 14, 2020, the House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, as amended on March 16, 2020 (the โ€œActโ€). On March 18, 2020, the Senate passed the Act and President Trump signed it that day. The law is…

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New Lease Standard

For those companies that require audits to be done, here is my office white elephant gift to you this holiday season.  In February 2016, FASB issued the Accounting for the New Lease Standard.  The birth for these changes were prompted by the naughtiness of Enron and a few other entities (Enron says: โ€œYouโ€™re Welcomeโ€).  As…

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Carving Out Your Ideal Business Entity

Looking to start a business, or perhaps you already own a business and with the new tax law considering whether you are set up with the right business entity?  Whether youโ€™re navigating the internet or listening to your neighbor, it can quickly become a cornucopia of information.  Your research of the various types of business…

Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for California Employers

Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for California Employers

Avoiding legal issues as a business owner requires a proactive approach. Sexual harassment has dominated the headlines recently. In response, the California Legislature has passed Bill 1343 which places some additional requirements on California Employers. California Senate Bill 1343 now requires California employers with at least five (5) employees to provide sexual harassment prevention training…

Is Your Business Covered Under Your CGL For Intentional Acts Of Its Employees?

YES, ACCORDING TO THE CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT An employer was entitled to insurance coverage under its comprehensive general liability (โ€œCGLโ€) policy for claims of negligent hiring, retention, or supervision of an employee even when the employee allegedly acted intentionally, according to a recent case decided by the California Supreme Court. In the recent case of Liberty…

Are Your Workers Employees or Independent Contractors?

CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT ADOPTS NEW TEST The California Supreme Court adopted a new test this spring to determine if a businessโ€™s workers are โ€œemployeesโ€ or โ€œindependent contractorsโ€ under California wage orders. Wage orders govern minimum wages, maximum hours, and meal and rest breaks for millions of California employees.   The upshot of the decision in Dynamex Operations…