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California State Masking Order

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February 28, 2022

As of January 5, 2020, California extended its indoor public spaces mask mandate for another month. The extension was in response to an unexpectedly high rate of Coronavirus infections arising from the highly transmissible Omicron variant of the virus. The…

California Domestic Workers: Legal Update

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Claire Kalia

February 9, 2022

A recently passed law directs Cal/OSHA to establish an advisory committee to recommend state policies designed to provide health and safety guidance for employers and employees in the domestic worker industry. A domestic worker in California provides services related to…

2022 Updates to Confidentiality Provisions in Employment, Settlement, and Separation Agreements

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Claire Kalia

January 26, 2022

Effective January 1, 2022, California’s new “Silenced No More Act” (Act) expanded limitations on confidentiality provisions in the settlement agreement for work-related claims. These provisions previously applied only to sexual harassment and discrimination claims but will now apply to all…

Changes to Mandatory Arbitration Agreements in California

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Claire Kalia

January 22, 2022

California’s AB 51, the 2019 addition to the California Labor Code, which prohibits employers from requiring applicants for employment and employees to waive any right, forum, or procedure in which the employee could raise an action against the employer for…

2022 Legal Update: California Increased Minimum Wage

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Claire Kalia

January 10, 2022

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Effective January 1, 2022, California’s Minimum Wage has changed. For large employers (those with 26 or more employees), the new minimum wage is $15.00 per hour. For employers with 25 or fewer employees, the new minimum wage is $14.00 per…

What Does the Franchise Tax Exemption Mean for LLCs, LLPs, and LPs?

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Claire Kalia

March 9, 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 and…

The Impact of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the CARES Act on Small Businesses

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Claire Kalia

April 6, 2020

There is no doubt that COVID-19 – otherwise known as the coronavirus – has significantly impacted how the world does business. With Congress’ recent passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the CARES Act comes the need…

The New Families First Coronavirus Bill and its Impact on Business Owners in California

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Claire Kalia

March 31, 2020

COVID-19, otherwise known as the coronavirus, has evolved into a pandemic that has been wreaking havoc across the country and around the globe. To help assist individuals and businesses with the pending crisis, lawmakers have been enacting various pieces of…

New California Sexual Harassment Laws Took Effect on January 1, 2019

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Claire Kalia

February 18, 2019

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 specific…

California Supreme Court Limits Use of De Minimis Doctrine

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Claire Kalia

September 24, 2018

A recent class action lawsuit involving Starbucks could have wide implications for California small business owners. The case turns on whether employers need to compensate employees for small bits of time that are difficult to record. Although federal law says…

Some things to Consider Before Signing a Commercial Lease

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Claire Kalia

August 18, 2017

Startup owners may become overwhelmed in their search for commercial office space. Most often, entrepreneurs will need to lease office space because they neither own nor have the finances for purchasing the space they require. As a result, many startups…

Where Should You Incorporate?

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Claire Kalia

February 27, 2017

Launching a new business presents an exciting opportunity that includes making important decisions with far-reaching consequences. Not the least of these is deciding where to incorporate your business. Some states are widely considered more business friendly than others, and some…

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.

Uncategorized

California State Masking Order

California Domestic Workers: Legal Update

2022 Updates to Confidentiality Provisions in Employment, Settlement, and Separation Agreements

Changes to Mandatory Arbitration Agreements in California

2022 Legal Update: California Increased Minimum Wage

What Does the Franchise Tax Exemption Mean for LLCs, LLPs, and LPs?

The Impact of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the CARES Act on Small Businesses

The New Families First Coronavirus Bill and its Impact on Business Owners in California

New California Sexual Harassment Laws Took Effect on January 1, 2019

California Supreme Court Limits Use of De Minimis Doctrine

Some things to Consider Before Signing a Commercial Lease

Where Should You Incorporate?

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