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wage and hour violations

Everything You need to know about Wage And Hour Violations In California

Posted on April 16th, 2018

You've always dreamed of owning your own business in California, and now that its a reality you want to make sure nothing goes terribly wrong. Once you reach the goal of having a profitable business you then have to focus on keeping your money! One bad lawsuit could cost you thousands if not... read more

labor laws for 12-hour shifts In California

The Problem With Using 12 Hour Labor Shifts As A California Employer

Posted on April 5th, 2018

ATTENTION California Employers! Are you frustrated with California Labor Laws? If you have a Labor Issue regarding hours, OT or 12-hour shifts contact us for a FREE 15 Minute Consultation!   OK if you own a business in California with employees then the following will be no s... read more

avoid discrimination claims

How to Avoid Discrimination Claims in Your Workplace

Posted on March 26th, 2018

99,109 discrimination claims were settled by the EEOC in 2017. But more than 70% were found to be "No Reasonable Cause". The cost to defend against even one claim? According to specialty insurer Hiscox it cost employers $160,000 for defense and settlement of cases. On the average, Hisc... read more

effective policies and procedures

How to Create Effective Policies and Procedures for Your Business

Posted on March 19th, 2018

EVERY business owner in California should have a set of effective policies and procedures for their company. If you're not sure where to start, you need to read this post. Only 50% of businesses survive their first five years in business. Now there are some well known factors that can predic... read more

minimum wage laws california

The Employers Guide to Minimum Wage Laws in California

Posted on March 5th, 2018

As an employer, it's important to keep up with changes to minimum wage laws in California. That is because even if you are running a small business in California it requires you to navigate a complex set of employment laws. Sick leave, maternity leave, California specific overtime requirements... read more

unpaid overtime claims

5 Tips for Dealing With Unpaid Overtime Claims

Posted on February 26th, 2018

The number of unpaid overtime claims is on the rise, and these claims can be detrimental for employers. Read this article for tips on dealing with them. You think your business is in clear water -- until you get sued for unpaid overtime. Whoops. Thanks to new U.S. laws, many employers are g... read more

wrongful termination defense lawyers

How Employers Can Benefit from Wrongful Termination Defense Lawyers

Posted on February 19th, 2018

You try your very best to run a very ethical and fair business, so you assume you will never have to hire wrongful termination lawyers. But you never need one, until you really need one. Wrongful termination lawsuits have risen 260 percent in the last 20 years. This cannot just be easily expl... read more

lawyer for workplace injury

Defending Employers: 6 Signs You Need a Workplace Injury Lawyer

Posted on February 12th, 2018

  Injury claims by your employees can ruin your reputation and company. Here are six possible signs that you need to find a workplace injury lawyer to work with. Businesses buy workers' compensation insurance to protect themselves from the heavy burden of the costs of employee injuries. I... read more

Wrongful dismissal claims

How to Avoid Wrongful Dismissal Claims from Your Employees

Posted on February 5th, 2018

Terminating an employee is always tough and I know something you don't take lightly. Besides the personal difficulty for you there is some potential for legal headaches as well. Yes California is an "at-will employment" state but some employees might take being let go easily. Even if you did n... read more

2018 California Overtime Laws

7 Things You Need to Know About 2018 California Overtime Laws

Posted on January 29th, 2018

As an employer, one of the most common labor issues to come up with your employees are the ones involving California overtime laws. That is why when we talk about employer rights in California we always make sure to If you're a California business owner you might feel overwhelmed by all the emplo... read more