By Melinda Garcia | Published January 19, 2017 | Posted in Board of Directors, Business, Business Partnerships | Tagged Tags: Board of Directors, Business | Leave a comment
How to Fire a Board Member
A California board member may be asked to step down for any number of reasons, ranging from conflict of interest to unethical behavior. If you and the rest of the members of your board feel that a member no longer benefits the company or corporation, you must take actions to remove that board member before Read More
Read MoreIs Your California Company at Risk for Overtime Liability?
Thanks to cell phones, laptops, and other mobile devices, communication between employers and employees is just a few clicks away. Because of how pervasive a presence smart technology has in our lives, it is easy to assume that even if you send an email at 9 p.m. on a Friday night, it will be read Read More
Read MoreNew California Labor Laws to Look Forward to in 2017
Labor laws are constantly changing, and it is important that California employers keep up with those changes so that they do not unknowingly violate any of them. The Pleasanton business attorneys at Garcia & Gurney, ALC ensure that our clients are in compliance with new and old California labor laws, both for their own protection Read More
Read MoreHoliday Pay and Hours in California
With the Holidays upon us, it is a good time to brush up on California’s labor laws regarding holiday pay and time off. Many employees throughout the state assume that all major holidays and even some minor ones are treated as paid vacation days. Furthermore, they assume that if they work on a holiday, they Read More
Read MoreWhat to Do When One Partner Refuses a Buyout Offer
What to Do When One Partner Refuses a Buyout Offer Going into business with someone has many rewards, the greatest of which include having someone to share the responsibility with, having a second perspective, and having someone to swap ideas back and forth with. On the other hand, partnerships can be tricky because many times, Read More
Read MoreAge Discrimination Laws Make it Illegal to Ask Older Employees to Retire
“How can I ask my older employees to retire?” This is a question that a lot of employers find themselves asking as their workforce ages but shows no signs of retiring. As an employer, it is difficult to find a place for older workers, especially as technology changes and advances, competitive and diverse skill sets Read More
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Trade Secrets in California
A trade secret is any information that is unique and valuable to your business and that is not known to the general public. A trade secret is oftentimes a business’s “secret weapon,” the thing that helps it stand apart from the competition and makes its customers choose it. Because a trade secret can make or Read More
Read MoreLost or Damaged Cargo Can Cost You Millions: Are You Protected?
As a business owner who imports and exports a large amount of goods, you rely heavily on transportation and freight services. Furthermore, you place a great deal of trust in the companies that perform those services for you. After all, it is up to them to ensure that your cargo makes it to and from Read More
Read MoreProtecting Your Trade Secrets When a Key Employee Moves to a Competitor
We see it in movies all the time—a key employee is enticed away from his or her current position by a competitor who promises a bigger salary, better benefits package, and a cushier office. In return, however, the competitor wants insider information about the employee’s former company. They want to know about potential new customers, Read More
Read MoreEmployment Discrimination in San Francisco
Today’s women want it all: The career, the marriage, the house, and yes, the family. And they can have it all, with some juggling, multitasking, and super-human willpower. Unfortunately, some individuals may find it difficult to achieve both personal and professional success, and if they fail in one area, they may feel slighted, especially if Read More
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