Are California real estate agents still independent contractors? Lawsuits against companies who are accused of misclassifying workers as independent contractors are on the rise in the wake of last year’s landmark...
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June 13, 2019
Real Estate Agents in California: Independent Contractors or Employees?
June 4, 2019
Supreme Court Makes it Easier for Employees to Sue Employers in Court for Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation
In a unanimous decision handed down on June 3, 2019, the United States Supreme Court ruled that an employee may sue her employer in federal or state court for discrimination without first having to file an administrative...
June 1, 2019
Love Thy Neighbor’s Tree: How and When a Tree can Legally be Removed or Trimmed
California Civil Code sheds light on how and when a tree can legally be removed or trimmed. While the law has not changed significantly since 1872, the California courts’ interpretation of the law has evolved. In 2016,
May 13, 2019
Frivolous, Unreasonable or Groundless: New Changes to Employer Statutory Offers to Compromise
In late 2018, Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 1300 which included an amendment to the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”). This amendment limited the use of Code of Civil Procedure Section 998 offers
May 8, 2019
A Tenant’s Baggage: What to Do with Personal Property Left Behind
One common occurrence for both commercial and residential landlords is the disposal of personal property left behind after a tenant vacates. Commercial Property Effective January 1, 2019, assembly bill 2173 came into law...