Are Unpaid Internships Legal?
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Compensation and benefits, Employment, Uncategorized
- July 03, 2013
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In the current economy, many students and recent graduates who cannot find paid jobs have used unpaid internships as a way to improve their resumes and gain practical experience in a certain field. Over the past couple months, however,...
Read MoreHow will the DOMA/Prop 8 Decisions Affect LGBT Employees?
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Compensation and benefits, Constitutional law, Employment, Health care, Uncategorized
- July 01, 2013
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On June 26, 2013, the United States Supreme Court announced a landmark decision in the case of United States c. Windsor. The ruling struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), a law passed in 1996 that previously prohibited...
Read MoreIs your Independent Contractor Actually an Employee? Why it Matters.
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Employment, Small businesses, Uncategorized
- April 23, 2013
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If you hire someone to perform services for your business, that person may be classified as an independent contractor or as an employee. The differences between these two classifications are often misunderstood by an employer, and these misunderstandings can...
Read MoreNonsolicitation Clauses in California
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Employment, Small businesses
- April 01, 2013
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Starting a business takes a great deal of time and energy, and often involves the development of intangible assets such as goodwill within an industry or the development of well-trained employees. While these assets are less concrete than a...
Read MoreTitle VII – Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Employment, Small businesses, Startups
- March 22, 2013
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When an entrepreneur starts a business, it is important to have a legal professional look into whether they are in compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Applicable laws may concern issues such as licenses...
Read MoreThree Tips for Hiring and Firing
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Employment, Small businesses, Startups
- October 26, 2011
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Whether you are currently employing people, or are considering hiring people in the future, it’s crucial to stay one step ahead of employment laws. (To read more about hiring an employee, please visit this post.) Employment law issues are one of...
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