Employment

Changes to Employment Law in 2018 – Part 3

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July 10, 2018

There are several significant changes to California employment law in 2018 that employers should be aware of. These include updates to specific mandatory training and posting requirements with information on employee rights in the workplace. Failure to comply with the…

Changes to Employment Law in 2018 – Part 2

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Claire Kalia

July 9, 2018

It’s important for employers to review their business policies and current practices to ensure they are in compliance with new California laws. Changes to employment law in 2018 that employers should be aware of include updates to prohibiting discrimination, protecting…

2018 Employment Law Update – Part 1: Limitations on Employer’s Inquiries – Salary History and Conviction Records

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Claire Kalia

June 21, 2018

2018 has brought significant changes to California employment law of which employers should be aware. If you’re an employer in California, you should review and update your policies and procedures to make sure you’re in in compliance with these changes…

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…

Developing Effective (and Legal) Hiring Practices

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Claire Kalia

October 9, 2017

Hiring new employees is an essential process for any startup looking to continue its growth. Startups seek to fill their employment needs by hiring the best and brightest employees, but hiring process can be long and cumbersome, diverting time and…

Protecting the Technology Sector from Policy Changes to the H-1B Visa

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Claire Kalia

July 3, 2017

On April 18, 2017, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at reforming the visa program for foreign technical workers. While the order itself calls for relatively tame measures, it signals a larger trend in the visa program which…

Pull Up a Chair for Your Employees

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Claire Kalia

April 14, 2016

If you are a business owner in California and you employ at least one person, you should be aware of the federal and state laws that mandate how your employees must be treated. There are many different laws that relate…

Claire Kalia to Speak at QuickBooks Connect Conference

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Claire Kalia

October 1, 2014

California small business attorney Claire Kalia has been invited to speak at a first-of-its-kind conference this fall hosted by Intuit QuickBooks. Occurring between October 20th and 23rd of this year, the QuickBooks Connect conference will take place in San Jose,…

Using Contracts in Your Business

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Claire Kalia

August 19, 2014

Almost every business owner will engage in a contract at some point in time. A contract is an agreement between two or more parties that legally binds each party to uphold their end of the bargain. If one party breaches…

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…

How to Get Your Federal EIN and California Payroll Tax ID Number

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Claire Kalia

July 24, 2014

When starting a new business, most people are excited to get out and sell and market their product or service as soon as possible. While this excitement is understandable, it is important for entrepreneurs to ensure that they are complying…

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,…

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.

Employment

Changes to Employment Law in 2018 – Part 3

Changes to Employment Law in 2018 – Part 2

2018 Employment Law Update – Part 1: Limitations on Employer’s Inquiries – Salary History and Conviction Records

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

Developing Effective (and Legal) Hiring Practices

Protecting the Technology Sector from Policy Changes to the H-1B Visa

Pull Up a Chair for Your Employees

Claire Kalia to Speak at QuickBooks Connect Conference

Using Contracts in Your Business

Legal Responsibilities of Business Owners

How to Get Your Federal EIN and California Payroll Tax ID Number

Hiring Your First Employee

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