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Nature of the Work About this section The legal system affects nearly every aspect of our society, from buying a home to crossing the street. Lawyers form the backbone of this system, linking it to society in numerous ways. They hold positions of great responsibility and are obligated to adhere to a strict code of…
CA Independent Contractor v. Employee
Independent contractor versus employee Printer friendly version Not all workers are employees as they may be volunteers or independent contractors. Employers oftentimes improperly classify their employees as independent contractors so that they, the employer, do not have to pay payroll taxes, the minimum wage or overtime, comply with other wage and hour law requirements such…
Employees: your assets today, potential liabilities tomorrow
Employee-based liability is associated with how you hire your employees, treat them while employed, what they do while they are employed, and firing them. Your potential liability in this area generally include three different sub-categories (1) labor law related, (2) vicarious liability, and (3) unlawful hiring and firing. This is just a quick over view…
Laid off? Former Employees, Start Your Own Business
Employees who are laid off in the mid to later part of their career are becoming competition for their former employer. Employees who were not valued enough to keep are opening shop next door. Starting a new business in itself is overwhelming, but add to it a struggling economy, no available credit, legal formation issues,…
Converting an employee to an independent contractor
Hiring freezes and layoffs are not the only way to cut costs. Cutting hours of your employees and making them an independent contractor may not only save you money but allow your personnel to retain a stream of income. WARNING: A common mistake made by employers or any business owners is to consider someone as…
Blogging Policies in the Workplace
Now that Twitter, Facebook and blogging are second-nature to much of the working public, business policies regarding these practices outside the workplace are becoming more and more common. Depending on the size of your business, what your employees do can effect not only your reputation but the protection of trade secrets and other confidential information….
Severance Agreements Drafting
Whether you are an employer or employee, representation in negotiating or issuing a severance agreement is essential. Many contain significant releases of liability and requirements of confidentiality. Making these clauses enforceable and fair, if you are an employee, can be easily missed if not drafted by a professional. Generally, California does not require an employer…
Smart Hiring Can Save Your Business
Smart hiring can not only help your business success but also help protect you legally. If you have employees, you probably already know that paid personnel are more than just worker bees in your office following the queen bee. They have the power and means to expose your business to significant liability. Your business…
