Starting July 1, 2015, the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 (HWHFA) will require all California employers to offer sick pay to nearly every category of employee. If you run a small business in California and are not sure of your obligations, please read below. ► Overview […]
Trade secrets are one of the most valuable elements of the business, and can wreak havoc if permitted to fall into the wrong hands, or worse, allowed to walk out the door. […]
Let’s face it – the music industry is one of the hardest to break into. Each year, thousands of musicians, songwriters, singers, bands, and recording artists make the decision to try to take their passion and talent beyond a hobby and turn music into […]
If you are an entertainment industry professional living or working in Los Angeles, you have probably heard the horror stories of colleagues opening mail to find a tax collection notice that […]
Can a business playing Spotify or Pandora at work get into trouble? Or is it legal? It seems like having music in the background of your business is essential, especially a customer focused business like a coffee shop or clothing store. It’s more […]
LGBT and transgender rights have made the headlines several times this summer, causing many businessowners to evaluate whether changes need to be made to ensure they are accommodating LGBT and transgender employees in the workplace properly. Transgender employees can include transsexuals, cross-dressing employees, and […]
Whether it is the New Yorker, W Magazine, NBC, Fox Searchlight Films and “Black Swan,” or even Sean “Diddy” Combs, these days many employers now face lawsuits by former unpaid interns, asserting that their unpaid internships were unlawful and in violation of the Federal Labor Standards Act and California Law. Even […]
When it comes to intellectual property, businesses can have a blind spot: protecting their most valuable assets through intellectual property protections.
Unfortunately, many businesses realize the problem of leaving their assets uncovered when a competitor starts using a name, product, or packaging very […]
The Internet is full of sample schedules, policies, and guidelines for document retention. The problem is knowing which are accurate, out-of-date, and most importantly, which comply with California guidelines. Furthermore, because there are so many state and federal laws governing how long […]
California is home to the top two startup ecosystems in the world, Silicon Valley and the Los Angeles metro area. Each year, thousands of foreign founders, entrepreneurs, and investors look for opportunities to participate in new California startups.
One of the top questions […]
