Legal Updates & Insights
Brief overviews of changes to laws and regulations impacting California businesses and employers, written with business owners and executives in mind.
Should Your California Company Have an Employee Handbook?
If you employ even a single worker in California, the short answer is yes—your company should have a well-drafted employee handbook. In a state known for its complex and frequently changing employment laws, an employee handbook is more than a formality; it is a...
Have You Made Incorporation Mistakes? Omnibus Corporate Minutes Provide Workarounds
Have you incorporated your small- or mid-sized business by filing the Articles of Incorporation, but you now realize that the company never took other necessary steps to complete the incorporation? Or, has your corporation been operating for a while without...
Sexual Harassment/Assault Claims: How New Law Impacts Employee Arbitration
Many employers enter into mandatory arbitration agreements at the time an employee is onboarded with the expectation that employment claims will be resolved in an alternate-dispute-resolution forum. When an employee files suit in court, the employer moves...
Volunteer or Employee? What Spilman v. Salvation Army Means for Nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations across California often rely on volunteers, but misclassifying workers as “volunteers” instead of “employees” can lead to significant liability under California wage-and-hour laws. The California Court of Appeal’s decision in the recent...
Does Your Company Need Outside Legal Counsel in California? 5 Benefits to Consider
Running a business in California means navigating one of the most complex and fast-moving legal environments in the country. From evolving business and employment laws to shifting administrative regulations and heightened litigation risks, even well-managed companies...