Employers never expect to have trouble with an employee when they hire them. Yet, disputes are all too common and often inevitable.  Working to resolve employee disputes can be stressful, but there are a few critical things employers must do. FOLLOW THE RULES This might sound like a simple enough task, but employers must take […]

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Under federal law, if a worker is 40 or older, they fall into a protected class. These workers have specific legal protections against employment discrimination. Employers and employees alike may know this. Even so, those protections do not keep discrimination from happening – particularly age discrimination. In 2021, we discussed how this trend was increasing […]

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California employers are familiar with AB-5 by now. The law aimed to protect workers from misclassification. Employers have had to use the ABC test to reevaluate whether workers they classified as independent contractors are indeed contractors under these terms. However, new statistics indicate that the law may not be working as intended. What should employers […]

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Back in 2021, we discussed the difference between trademark infringement and trademark dilution. Business and trademark owners know that both issues can have a considerable impact on their reputations. However, the main concern when it comes to dilution often lies in determining whether or not it is truly a dilution of a trademark or a […]

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It should be simple: you provide a service, and your customer pays you for that service. Unfortunately, it is not always so simple. Not getting paid for your work can be one of the most frustrating issues, especially for small businesses. It also does not take much for money matters to lead to larger disputes. […]

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Nearly every day, a new article on artificial intelligence (AI) seems to pop-up, particularly in the context of its use in various business settings. Many California employers may already use AI, while others are looking to implement it in their operations. It is important to stay up to date with current trends in the business world […]

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Whether you are opening the doors of your first small business, or you are growing your business, hiring employees is a critical step. Approaching this process can be overwhelming, especially while balancing other aspects of your business. A CHALLENGING FIRST STEP Employment plays a key role in your business, yet it is often the area […]

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Concerns about inflation are leading to financial stress for nearly everyone across the country – including small business owners. It can already be difficult to strike a balance between running a business and efficiently managing finances, and the current circumstances are weighing heavily on business owners. Financial stress can escalate quickly. This is especially true […]

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Over the past two years, many California businesses transitioned to full-time remote work. It has become the norm for many employers and employees across the country, as well as a convenient option. However, remote work comes with its own risks. Employers faced new concerns regarding cybersecurity and intellectual property protection. Now, many are facing employee […]

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When you begin the hiring process, you often have one goal in mind: to find the right talent for your business. You want employees you can trust to meet consumer needs and uphold your business’s values. Of course, there are other elements to this process than finding talent. There are many rules you must follow. […]

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