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February 15, 2015

New Exposure For Wages and Workers’ Compensation to Companies That Use Labor Contractors

A law that became effective January 1, 2015, imposes responsibility for wages and workers’ compensation coverage for workers obtained from a labor contractor who fails to pay such wages and/or provide such coverage. Under...
February 15, 2015
Mary Watson Fisher

New Laws Affecting California Employers in 2015

The year 2015 brings another round of new laws that impact California employers. The following are brief summaries of some of the more significant laws that became or become effective this year. These laws provide greater...
February 15, 2015

Be Careful When Posting Photographs or Other Images to Your Business Social Networking Websites

Practically all businesses today use company websites or social media to advertise their goods or services. Unfortunately, not all businesses are careful to ensure that the photographs or other images they use are...
October 15, 2014

What Can You Do When You Think a Frivolous Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against You? (Part I)

Being served with a lawsuit is an unpleasant experience irrespective of whether it’s the first time, or one of many. Especially frustrating are situations in which it seems that the lawsuit has no basis. What are the...
July 18, 2014

California Supreme Court Narrows The Inside Sales Exemption

In an adverse decision for employers with commissioned inside sales employees, the California Supreme Court decision reached this week in Peabody v. Time Warner Cable, Inc. could result in employee classification headaches...