How to set up and maintain a compliant employee handbook in California
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Small businesses, Uncategorized
- January 14, 2023
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Regardless of the size of a business, an employee handbook can always be a valuable resource for employers because a well-composed handbook can be incredibly informational for employees. An employee handbook not only creates employee policies but can also...
Read MoreWhat Does the Franchise Tax Exemption Mean for LLCs, LLPs, and LPs?
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Franchising, Small businesses, Taxes, Uncategorized
- March 09, 2021
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Did you know that approximately 100,000 new corporations are created annually? Also, another 250,000 LLCs, Partnerships, and Sole Proprietorships are formed in California annually. However, the current pandemic has taken a toll on businesses across California, and tech-heavy Silicon Valley...
Read MoreSmallest Businesses Granted Exclusive Access to Emergency PPP Loans
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Coronavirus, PPP, Small businesses
- March 05, 2021
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In an effort to target economic aid to minority-owned businesses and other companies struggling amid the financial fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, President Biden made some temporary changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) program. Between February 23rd and...
Read MoreSocial Distancing Protocol for Businesses in Santa Clara County
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Coronavirus, Small businesses
- July 27, 2020
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Santa Clara County is encouraging its local businesses to create Social Distancing Protocols. By creating these tools, you can help the community contain the spread of COVID-19. If your business is currently operating according to the June 5 order,...
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 Much Should You Pay an Advisor?
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Advisors, Small businesses, Startups
- November 06, 2018
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Startups and other small businesses frequently need help tackling novel issues as they grow. As a result, many will hire business advisors to help them with employee management, business planning, and financial projections. They might also need a business...
Read MoreHow the New Tax Laws Will Benefit Small Business Owners
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Business Entities, Small businesses, Taxes
- October 11, 2018
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The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act significantly changed the way businesses are taxed. Although the tax cut for C Corporations (to 21%) garnered the most attention, small business owners should see big wins, also. Below, we summarize some...
Read MoreLegal Issues Related to Bitcoin, ICOs, and Digital Currencies
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Cryptocurrency, Internet law, Small businesses, Startups
- August 07, 2018
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Digital currencies, unlike traditional fiat currencies, are not backed by any government. Because cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are not issued by a central bank, they have become popular with some investors and consumers who see significant opportunities for growth and...
Read MoreUnited States Supreme Court: States May Require Online Retailers to Collect Sales Tax
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Internet law, Online retail, Small businesses, Taxes
- June 26, 2018
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On Thursday, the United States Supreme Court ruled that states may require online retailers to collect state sales tax in states where the retailer has no physical presence. The case before the Court involved a South Dakota statute that...
Read MoreWhat Will Happen to the New Overtime Rule?
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Compensation and benefits, Environment, Small businesses
- March 14, 2017
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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...
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