Are you Ready for CCPA?
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Internet law, Privacy
- November 12, 2019
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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
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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
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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 MoreApplicability of the Safe Sport Act to Amateur Sports Organizations
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Sexual Abuse, Sports Organizations
- September 04, 2019
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In February of 2018, President Donald Trump signed into law the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017. Although some individuals erroneously believe that this Act applies only to national sports organizations, the...
Read MoreCalifornia Jury Awards $11 Million in Latest Blockbuster Sexual Harassment Verdict
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Sexual Harassment
- August 06, 2019
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In a recent California court decision – the second of its kind over the past year – a California jury awarded $11 million dollars to an employee who claimed that her employer sexually harassed her. Given the potential for...
Read MoreLegal Issues to Consider when Crowdfunding a Startup
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Crowdfunding, Startups
- July 22, 2019
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Crowdfunding can be a powerful online tool to raise money for a startup business. However, online crowdfunding is not without its limitations. If you are considering crowdfunding as a fundraising tool for your startup business, there are several legal...
Read MoreAdopting Qualified Equity Grant Plans for Issuing Restricted Stock Units (RSU’s) or Stock Options
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Equity, Taxes
- May 21, 2019
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Recently, the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) has introduced Section 83(i). This new code section allows for certain private companies to begin adopting qualified equity grant plans. These plans would permit restricted stock units (RSU’s) or stock options to be...
Read MoreSexual Harassment Training in the Workplace
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Employment, Sexual Harassment, Small businesses
- May 01, 2019
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The State of California has recently implemented legislation regarding sexual harassment training in the workplace. Beginning on January 1, 2020, an employer who has at least five employees is required to provide a minimum of two hours of sexual...
Read MoreHow the New Minimum Wage Affects California Employers as of January 1, 2019
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Compensation and benefits, Employment, Wage & Hour
- March 05, 2019
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In 2016 the California Legislature passed a new minimum wage law. This law called for incremental increases to minimum wage over several years. The latest change occurred on January 1, 2019, and it is important for all California employers...
Read MoreNew California Sexual Harassment Laws Took Effect on January 1, 2019
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Employment, Sexual Harassment, Uncategorized
- February 18, 2019
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Is your business compliant with current California sexual harassment law? In the wake of the momentous Me Too and Time’s Up movements, California experienced a sea change in the landscape of its sexual harassment law. The state Legislature enacted...
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