In previous posts, we have talked about the various tools business owners can utilize to protect their intellectual property: non-disclosure agreements, patents and copyrights among them. These measures can protect the originality of the work in question and help...
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Providing proper protections, benefits to employees
In today's economy, employers are likely to hire or partner with people who are not employees; they may be independent contractors or freelancers. Often, these workers are less expensive to hire and give employers more flexibility with regard to staffing levels. That...
Trucking Companies, Truckers Plagued by Parking Problems
Parking may not seem like a serious issue to most motorists. At most, it can be an infrequent, sometimes expensive, headache. However, for those in the trucking and transportation industry, parking is among the most stressful parts of a driver’s job. It is also...
When you could be liable for your employees’ driving habits
Transportation plays a critical role in today's workforce, whether people work in the transportation industry or travelling is just a part of their job. As an employer, you probably have in place specific policies related to traveling, from approving expenses to...
Employers: How to Respond to Reports of Sexual Harassment
California employers are struggling to create and maintain a safe, healthy and productive workplace. It involves hiring the right people, establishing an appropriate culture and balancing legal compliance with the cost of instituting the necessary safeguards. Indeed,...
Bad Faith Negotiation Tactics to Know and Avoid
Negotiating a partnership, commercial lease, settlement or other type of agreement in California can be a tedious process. However, as difficult as these negotiations are, they can become even more challenging when the parties attempt to memorialize the agreement in...
Report: Construction Disputes Taking Longer to Resolve
Construction disputes are not uncommon across California, whether parties clash over construction defects, enforcing the terms of a contract or liability issues. Often, there are several parties involved in a single project, which means there are plenty of...
Landlord-Tenant Disputes Can Adversely Affect Others
Leasing commercial space is vital for business owners across California. They want to find the right space for the right price in the right neighborhood. Once they find such a location, holding on to it can be a top priority. However, that might be easier said than...
New CA law requires female representation on board of directors
California business owners should be aware of a recent announcement by Gov. Jerry Brown. According to a law he signed last week, California will be the first state in the U.S. to require certain types of companies to have female representation on their boards of...
Do I Need An Independent Contractor Agreement?
The short answer to the question in the headline is: yes. If you hire or are an independent contractor, you should have this type of agreement in place. An independent contractor agreement can be a critical tool in defining expectations and rules for a professional...
