California Employers: PAID SICK LEAVE LAWS CHANGE ON JANUARY 1, 2024

Compliance with local and state Paid Sick Leave ordinances is just one of the many pitfalls a California small business can face when employing people. Current State Law on Paid Sick Leave On January 1, 2015, California instituted its existing paid sick leave law, the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014. The law requires […]

DEFENDANTS: How to Make Sure You Get Paid Your Attorneys’ Fees and Costs

There is an under-utilized gem waiting to be used in every lawsuit. This gem comes from the California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1030. Secure Your Attorneys’ Fees and Costs Section 1030 states that when a plaintiff resides out of state or is an out of state corporation, the defendant may ask the court to […]

3 Reasons Every Small Business Should Use Employee Contracts

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As a small business owner, you may think you can save yourself some trouble by skipping contracts and agreements and just hiring any employees you need with a handshake. However, there are several ways in which employee contracts could potentially save your business. Provide grounds for firing a terrible employee – If your gut feeling […]

Protecting Your Small Business from Expensive Lawsuits

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Running a small business is not without its concerns. For example, you may wonder what would happen to your company if you were ever sued. We live in a litigious world, so it is smart to be prepared. Here are three things to consider. Business formation – You want to form your business as a […]

A Lawyer Can Help You Navigate the Perils of Small Business Ownership

A Lawyer Can Help You Navigate the Perils of Small Business Ownership 1

If you have recently started your own small business, or if you are planning on doing so in the future, a business attorney may be just what you need to do things right from the beginning of your entrepreneurial journey. Here are some things a business attorney can do for you. Business formation law – […]

The Secret of Business Contract Success

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As a small business owner, you need to have the right contracts and agreements in place to protect your assets. Especially for a small business, one bad business agreement could lead to having to close your doors. Here are a few tips to help you make a success of your business dealings with individuals and […]