New Laws Affecting California Small Businesses in 2021
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: COVID-19, Leave, Unemployment, Workers' Compensation
- February 22, 2021
- 0 Comment
The new year is well underway. If you want your small business to be successful, it’s essential that you are not only aware of some new laws for 2021 but also that you act accordingly. California businesses of nearly...
Read MoreSocial Distancing Protocol for Businesses in Santa Clara County
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Coronavirus, Small businesses
- July 27, 2020
- 0 Comment
Santa Clara County is encouraging its local businesses to create Social Distancing Protocols. By creating these tools, you can help the community contain the spread of COVID-19. If your business is currently operating according to the June 5 order,...
Read MoreThe Impact of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the CARES Act on Small Businesses
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Uncategorized
- April 06, 2020
- 0 Comment
There is no doubt that COVID-19 – otherwise known as the coronavirus – has significantly impacted how the world does business. With Congress’ recent passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the CARES Act comes the...
Read MoreThe New Families First Coronavirus Bill and its Impact on Business Owners in California
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Uncategorized
- March 31, 2020
- 0 Comment
COVID-19, otherwise known as the coronavirus, has evolved into a pandemic that has been wreaking havoc across the country and around the globe. To help assist individuals and businesses with the pending crisis, lawmakers have been enacting various pieces...
Read MoreCoronavirus Cancellations – What Are Your Legal Options?
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Force Majeure Provisions
- March 11, 2020
- 0 Comment
The global outbreak of coronavirus has had many unforeseen consequences. Aside from the tragic fatalities and quarantines, many people are anxious about going about their everyday business. Many events are being cancelled proactively in order to prevent large gatherings...
Read MoreNew Employment Laws for 2020
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Classification of Workers, Discrimination, Employment, Leave, Wage & Hour
- February 14, 2020
- 0 Comment
A new year brings new employment laws that California businesses must be aware of. Although some of the changes have been expected for years, the California legislature has also been busy of late. Below, we highlight some of the...
Read MoreShould You Reincorporate in Delaware?
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Incorporation
- January 13, 2020
- 0 Comment
Delaware may be small in square miles, but it offers big benefits to the many companies that choose to incorporate there. More than half of publicly traded and Fortune 500 companies are incorporated in the state of Delaware, begging...
Read MoreAre you Ready for CCPA?
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Internet law, Privacy
- November 12, 2019
- 0 Comment
On January 1, 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) will go into effect, providing almost 40 million people with the most stringent data privacy rights in the United States. Businesses that collect and use personal data belonging to...
Read MoreFranchising a Business? What’s the Best Entity for You?
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Franchising
- October 07, 2019
- 0 Comment
If you are in the process of purchasing a business franchise that is already in existence – or starting your own franchise – there are many important legal considerations to keep in mind. One important consideration is deciding which...
Read MoreA Recent Case of Corporate Pregnancy Discrimination
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Employment Discrimination, Pregnancy Discrimination
- September 12, 2019
- 0 Comment
A recent case involving pregnancy discrimination arose when a former Netflix advisor was fired from her job, simply because she became pregnant – and because her boss knew that she would be taking maternity leave in the near future....
Read More