Can a Company Have Two Presidents?
One of the top questions we get from new business owners or established businesses making changes in management structure is whether a company can have two presidents. Although there is nothing technically barring a […]
Can a Business Ban a Customer?
There’s a saying – 1 bad customer is worse than 1, 000 good customers. Every day, in small businesses across the country, business owners deal with customers that are unreasonable, difficult, or have overly unrealistic […]
Employer’s Guide to Responding to an Employee’s Unemployment Claim
Get Tips, Templates, and Help Responding to
Employee Unemployment Claims
*** Updated for January 1, 2020
You go to work as usual and in reading the day’s mail, you see an envelope from California EDD. As […]
Is an Officer of a Corporation An Employee?
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One of the top questions we get in the area of corporate governance is whether an officer of a corporation is an employee.
Such a common question should have […]
Can a California Employer Ask Job Applicants to Disclose Criminal History?
New California Laws Severely Restrict Inquiries
about Job Applicants’ Criminal History
Is your business still asking applicants about their criminal history in making hiring decisions? California state law and municipal regulations continue to expand […]
Multi-State Businesses: Which State’s Wage and Hour Laws Must be Followed?
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Thinking of Hiring an Influencer to Help Promote Your Business or its Products and Services? Here’s What Your Influencer Agreement Should Look Like:
Hiring an influencer can be a very effective marketing strategy depending on your business. Getting a social media celebrity involved in your company’s business development goals isn’t just for large blue-chip companies anymore. This strategy can actually deliver a return on investment for […]
Thinking of Hiring a Freelancer? Tips to Protect Your Business When Using Freelancers
It is common today for more and more businesses to hire freelancers instead of full or part-time employees. Hiring a freelancer, often referred to as an independent contractor, can make sense both financially and from a general business standpoint. Some of the benefits […]
Founders Agreements: A Comprehensive Guide
Everything you need to know about preparing a
Founders Agreement for a New Startup
+ Templates, Samples, Founder’s Agreements and more
► Startups and Ventures Practice
► Basics of Founders Agreements
Founders agreements can be […]
Basics of Non-Disclosure Agreements
An Overview of Non-Disclosure Agreements
in California and What They Should Contain
A non-disclosure agreement, also known as a confidentiality agreement or “NDA,” can be an important part of doing business in California, throughout the nation, and […]