Employers know that terminating employment requires a delicate process. Whether an employee resigned, retired or was let go, employers must ensure they continue to uphold the employee’s rights. However, they must also take steps to protect their business as well. One step that employers may not think necessary is the exit interview. But this often-overlooked step can be critical. WHY…[...]

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In a world dominated by technology, everything often boils down to data. Business owners must make sure they manage and protect everything from company data to consumer data. However, this wide range of categories that require employer attention also includes employee data. Employers should make sure they secure their employees’ data as well, so they can reduce the risk of…[...]

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It seems that nowadays, tech companies face risks from all directions. With claims that companies violated labor laws or breached antitrust laws, many companies in Silicon Valley frequently make national headlines nowadays. And a recent case could lead to another wave of lawsuits, as well as a new kind of liability for tech companies. WHEN CONSUMERS MISUSE PRODUCTS, COMPANIES ARE…[...]

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Disputes with employees often stem from two concerns – their financial interests and their workplace rights. Wage and hour claims cover both of those categories. That is one of the reasons wage and hour lawsuits have become so dominant in recent years, particularly in California. Employers frequently conduct wage and salary reviews, usually when they review the employee’s annual performance.…[...]

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Business owners know the importance of monitoring the presence of their brand – and their trademarks – online. It is a critical issue we have covered before in previous blog posts. Monitoring trademarks and brands may have become easier with the help of technology and social media, but it also became more essential. Many businesses take advantage of social media…[...]

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Insider threats are often some of the most common sources of trade secret misappropriation – and theft. The risk of employee theft gained national attention with the recent lawsuit involving Coca-Cola. It also brought this danger to the forefront of business owners’ minds. Though the former Coca-Cola employee faced charges and now faces a conviction, the insider theft still put…[...]

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In 2019, California gained national attention when state lawmakers signed Assembly Bill 5 into law. And the response to the law was quick. Several companies – namely Uber and Lyft – objected to the regulations. The dispute over AB 5 continued until last November. Then, Californians passed Proposition 22 to exempt the gig rideshare companies from the classification regulations. However,…[...]

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Creating and enforcing effective company policies is a key responsibility of any employer. After all, they are the rules that inform the operation and conduct of the business and its employees. It can be a challenge to make new policies and adjust its rules, but change is inevitable, so evolving your business solutions to such change is critical for the…[...]

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Compliance is an essential part of any employer’s job. It is their responsibility to ensure they adhere to all labor laws and practices. And one practice that employers cannot overlook is timekeeping. Proper timekeeping is critical to avoid the common wage and hour lawsuits that employees bring against employers. However, it has become even more significant under a new ruling.…[...]

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According to California law – and under the terms of the Right to Repair Act – builders have the option to manage and fix alleged defects before property owners can file a legal claim or take matters to court. Regardless of how builders approach these claims, there are a few steps that they must take to protect their business. BUILDERS…[...]

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