California Wage Theft
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Uncategorized
- March 08, 2022
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Last fall, California Governor Newsom signed AB 1003, a law stating that employers’ intentional theft of wages or tips from employees constitutes and can be punishable as grand theft. The new wage theft law took effect on January 1,...
Read MoreHiring Your First Employee
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Compensation and benefits, Employment, Small businesses
- June 16, 2014
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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...
Read MoreKalia Law PC to present at Founding Moms Meetup
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Employment, Events, Founders, Incorporation, IP, Small businesses, Startups, Uncategorized
- March 11, 2014
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I am thrilled to be the guest speaker at the April 8, 2014 meetup in Palo Alto for the organization, Founding Moms. Founding Moms is a group that helps entrepreneurial moms connect, network, and support one another through the...
Read MoreWage and Hour Disputes can be Costly
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Compensation and benefits, Employment
- March 04, 2014
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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...
Read MoreNew Internet Privacy Laws in California
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Employment, Internet law
- January 14, 2014
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Almost every business has a website, and a large amount of businesses conduct business or offer online services via their websites. Therefore, business owners should be aware of changes in requirements for California commercial websites and online service providers...
Read MoreCalifornia LLCs Should Be Aware of New Law for 2014
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Incorporation, Small businesses
- January 14, 2014
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At the start of each year, new employment laws go into effect that may have a significant impact on California businesses. This year, all members of limited liability corporations should take note that, as of January 1, 2014, the...
Read MoreNew Developments in California Employment Law (Part 2)
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Employment, Small businesses
- December 05, 2013
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Small business owners should always be aware of all of the federal and state employment laws that may apply to their company. Familiarizing yourself with laws regarding wages, hours, discrimination, and more not only guarantees fair treatment for your...
Read MoreIt’s the Law: Respecting Employees’ Social Media Privacy
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Employment, Internet law, Small businesses
- October 15, 2013
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As social media became increasingly popular over the last decade, many employers utilized online profiles to try to learn more about job applicants or to try to keep an eye out for possible misconduct on the part of current...
Read MoreFMLA Eligibility for Married LGBT Employees
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Compensation and benefits, Employment, Health care
- October 09, 2013
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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...
Read MoreIs Your Small Business Unintentionally Breaking Employment Laws?
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Compensation and benefits, Employment, Small businesses, Startups
- September 23, 2013
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Many small business owners try to be flexible in order to accommodate their employees’ needs, busy lives, and unexpected situations. However, even if owners are simply trying to be kind and helpful, they may be unintentionally breaking federal and/or...
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