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 MoreThe New Families First Coronavirus Bill and its Impact on Business Owners in California
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Uncategorized
- March 31, 2020
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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...
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 MoreWhat is a Sole Proprietorship?
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Founders, Small businesses
- May 13, 2014
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A sole proprietorship is perhaps the simplest business entity available for self-employed individuals. In fact, many people have a sole proprietorship without even realizing they do. For example, a college student offering lawn services in the neighborhood to make...
Read MoreTop 5 things to Watch out for if you are Purchasing a Franchise
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Small businesses
- March 20, 2014
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Many small business owners do not want to start from scratch with a unique idea. The good news is that you can still be your own boss without building a business from the ground up, as franchises can be...
Read MoreHow to Set Up Employee Files
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Employment, Small businesses
- February 26, 2014
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Previously on this blog, we discussed the importance of developing an employee handbook despite the time and energy involved. Another important step for small business owners is to properly set up a system for employee personnel files when you...
Read MoreThe Benefits of Having an Employee Handbook
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Employment, Small businesses
- February 06, 2014
- 1 Comment
Many small business owners may not believe it is necessary to have a formal employee handbook. True, handbooks take time and energy to develop and must be updated on a regular basis. It may seem much easier to simply...
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 MoreSEC Proposes New Crowdfunding Regulations
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Crowdfunding, Small businesses, Startups
- November 01, 2013
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The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved one step closer to implementing key provisions of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act. First signed into law over a year ago on April 5, 2012, the JOBS...
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...
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