Many people focus on how unenforceable non-compete agreements can be. In fact, in California, unlike in many other states, employers generally cannot enforce non-competition agreements with their former employees. The main exception in California is if the departing...
Litigation could adversely affect your company in many ways. We often see these cases take up a significant amount of a business owner's time, cause a lot of stress and bring significant financial repercussions. However, you may see other consequences, too, especially...
Recent California legislation has altered the criteria for designating hires as employees or independent contractors. The financial repercussions of worker misclassification can be expensive, so this is probably a good time to re-evaluate your workforce's status. ...
Many small businesses start out with just an owner working out of his or her home. However, as time goes on and the company grows, working out of one’s home is no longer a feasible option. You may have recently found yourself ready to expand your business and start...