Overview Holiday pay is not required by law. Rather, it is at the discretion of each employer. If an employer chooses to provide paid time off during the holidays (or extra pay for holidays worked), a clear written policy should set forth the rules and terms. Any employment practice that disfavors certain employees due to [...]
(Current as of September 30, 2020) Even if your business is not currently permitted to operate in your county, now is the time to thoroughly review (and revise) your hiring packets and develop a comprehensive re-hiring plan so you are ready to hit the ground running when the time comes. Whether it is recalling former [...]
(Current as of June 1, 2020) As many states, counties, and cities are permitting the re-opening of businesses across the country, one of the primary concerns for business owners is how to take the appropriate steps to create a safe environment for customers and employees, as well as comply with applicable state and local rules. [...]
Overview: Commercial tenants in Los Angeles County recently received yet another reprieve from local officials. On September 28, 2021, the LA County Board of Supervisors enacted “The County of Los Angeles COVID-19 Tenant Protections Resolution” (the “Resolution”), which further protects commercial tenants through January 31, 2022. The Resolution makes it clear that the County’s eviction [...]
Overview: New employment laws in California are here, with topics ranging from bereavement leave to cannabis use. Here’s a quick rundown: AB 1041: Expansion of California Family Rights Act and Healthy Workplaces Healthy Families Act Expands the class of people for whom an employee may take leave to care for. SB 3: Minimum Wage Increase [...]
Companies deal with trade secrets and other confidential information all the time. Whether it is proprietary information regarding customers, pricing, sourcing, product design or manufacturing methods, this valuable intellectual property provides a competitive edge in the market by virtue of the fact that it is not generally known. If you use employment contracts or [...]
Introduction. Although there are many ways to structure the purchase or sale of a California business, one fundamental question with great implications will be whether the deal will be structured as a stock purchase or an asset purchase. Since the choice will have far reaching implications for both the buyer of a business and the [...]
COVID-19: Laws that California Employers Must Know. We have had several clients ask about legal and employment-related issues surrounding COVID-19. Most issues are fact specific and would be determined on a case-by-case basis, but here are some considerations: In most cases, COVID-19 is a transitory condition but the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) could be [...]
Overview Per the latest COVID-19 health order of the LA County Department of Public Health dated January 10, 2022 (the “Health Order”), there are new COVID-related rules that employers and employees must follow. The Health Order is effective within all cities and unincorporated areas within the County of Los Angeles, except for the cities of [...]
