The emergence of COVID-19 has changed the world as we once knew it; therefore, it should come as no surprise that the virus would impact employment law as well. California’s ever-changing employment laws will have employers scrambling to keep up
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Coronavirus and Covid-19 Issues and Defenses in Contracts
By Kathleen J. Smith, Civil Litigation Attorney
Let’s be clear—Covid 19’s pandemic shutdown may affect your company’s ability to perform its contracts, but it’s no panacea for avoiding all your business obligations. Your contracts may contain variously worded “force majeure”
COVID-19 and the New California Workplace – What to Expect in 2021!
The emergence of COVID-19 has changed the world as we once knew it; therefore, it should come as no surprise that the virus would impact employment law as well. California’s ever-changing employment laws will have employers scrambling to keep up
Enforceability of Arbitration Agreements in Employee Handbooks
There is no law that state that companies must have employee handbooks or how often an employee handbook should be updated. However, crafting an employee handbook and frequently reviewing and updating employee handbooks are good ideas once a company has
The Latest IRS Mindset – Enforcement (but with a lighter touch since the pandemic)
The IRS Commissioner, Charles “Chuck” Rettig, a former Los Angeles-based tax lawyer of 38-years, diligently made his rounds last year at virtually every major tax conference around the country.
The message –
“I’m an enforcement guy, I’m a
Big News for the Music Industry – More California Jobs will be Exempt from “ABC” Test
Existing law, commonly known as the “ABC” test and codified by AB 5, makes it more difficult for companies to classify workers as independent contractors rather than employees. The hiring entity has the burden of establishing that an individual is an independent contractor,
Big News for the Music Industry – More California Jobs will be Exempt from “ABC” Test
Existing law, commonly known as the “ABC” test and codified by AB 5, makes it more difficult for companies to classify workers as independent contractors rather than employees. The hiring entity has the burden of establishing that an individual is an independent contractor,
Commercial Tenant Exit Strategies
You found the perfect location for your business, retail store or office, and you are ready to sign the lease! Unlike residential leases, which usually have a 1-year term, a commercial lease can be much longer, typically 5-10 years. Before
Chris Correa Presents COVID-19 Employment Law Update to the Ventura Chamber
Attorney Chris Correa recently presented a COVID-19 employment law update to the members of the Ventura Chamber of Commerce. The discussion covered employment issues related to COVID-19, such as paid time off, getting employees back to work safely, workers’ compensation,
The Community Memorial Healthcare Foundation Welcomes Roy Schneider as New Board Member
The Community Memorial Healthcare Foundation announced that Roy Schneider has been elected to the Board of Directors! Read the article in the Ventura Breeze!
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