Compensation and benefits

How the New Minimum Wage Affects California Employers as of January 1, 2019

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March 5, 2019

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 to…

Can You Pay Your Employees in Cryptocurrency?

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Claire Kalia

October 4, 2018

Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin are all the rage, and many consumers now regularly use them buy goods or services. But what about employers? Can you pay your employees in a cryptocurrency? The state of the law is unclear, but the safe…

Silicon Valley Forges Ahead on Boosting Minimum Wage

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Claire Kalia

July 18, 2018

Whereas some other parts of the USA are concerned about the impact of any minimum wage legislation, Silicon Valley seems to be embracing all the measures and rules. This trend is supported by many startups that are mushrooming in the…

California Supreme Court Decision Makes it More Difficult for Employers to Classify Workers as Independent Contractors

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Claire Kalia

May 10, 2018

Late last week, the California Supreme Court handed down its decision in Dynamex Operations West v. Superior Court, No. S222732, potentially having far-reaching effects on the booming “gig economy.” The Court’s decision does away with the former Borello test for…

What Will Happen to the New Overtime Rule?

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Claire Kalia

March 14, 2017

Employers and employees across the country are closely monitoring developments regarding the suspension of former President Obama’s “Overtime Rule.” In November 2016, a Texas Federal Court judge issued a preliminary injunction against the Overtime Rule, halting its implementation. The Overtime…

The New Federal Overtime Rules – What you Need to Know

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Claire Kalia

May 31, 2016

Earlier this month, the Obama administration announced a new overtime rule that make millions of workers eligible for overtime pay. The current rule, implemented more than a decade ago, exempts executive, administrative, or professional employees (EAP) who earn more than…

Legal Responsibilities of Business Owners

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Claire Kalia

August 18, 2014

Business owners have many different kinds of responsibilities under the federal, state, and local laws. In fact, as a business owner, you may not even be aware of some of your legal responsibilities. For this reason, one important responsibility is…

Hiring Your First Employee

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Claire Kalia

June 16, 2014

As a business owner, hiring your first employee is a big step. While it is certainly a milestone of growth, it also triggers a variety of legal issues of which every business owner should be aware. It is extremely important,…

New Proposed Overtime Rules Could Affect Small Businesses

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Claire Kalia

April 7, 2014

Last month, President Obama announced his intention to use the administration’s federal rule-making authority to make significant changes to federal overtime rules. If implemented, these changes could have a significant impact on small businesses, particularly those that employ salaried workers…

Wage and Hour Disputes can be Costly

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Claire Kalia

March 4, 2014

All business owners, large and small, should realize the importance of always complying with wage and hour laws. In many cases involving allegations of wage and hour violations, companies end up paying out a lot more than they may have…

Intuit Webinar now Available – Keeping Your Business HR Compliant

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Claire Kalia

February 14, 2014

I recently contributed to a webinar hosted by Intuit that I designed to help small businesses stay HR compliant in a number of areas. The webinar is now available for viewing at this link. The major topics we covered included…

FMLA Eligibility for Married LGBT Employees

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Claire Kalia

October 9, 2013

Earlier this year, the Supreme Court of the United States struck down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in its landmark decision in United States v. Windsor. This decision meant that the federal government would now bestow…

Claire founded Kalia Law P.C. in 2012 to provide high-quality legal assistance to startups and small business owners. Her extensive experience and commitment to business law can help you achieve your goals of business success.

Compensation and benefits

How the New Minimum Wage Affects California Employers as of January 1, 2019

Can You Pay Your Employees in Cryptocurrency?

Silicon Valley Forges Ahead on Boosting Minimum Wage

California Supreme Court Decision Makes it More Difficult for Employers to Classify Workers as Independent Contractors

What Will Happen to the New Overtime Rule?

The New Federal Overtime Rules – What you Need to Know

Legal Responsibilities of Business Owners

Hiring Your First Employee

New Proposed Overtime Rules Could Affect Small Businesses

Wage and Hour Disputes can be Costly

Intuit Webinar now Available – Keeping Your Business HR Compliant

FMLA Eligibility for Married LGBT Employees

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