By Tod C. Gurney | Published June 22, 2016 | Posted in Business, Employment Issues, Employment Law, Healthcare Workers, Uncategorized | Tagged Tags: Business, employee, employer, Employment, Healthcare Worker, Labor law | Leave a comment
The Healthcare Workforce in California
In the town of Chico, California, a local hospital has demanded change as a result of their failing union. The healthcare workers, expressing their grievances towards the union system at their place of work, have left and moved to a rivaling union group in hopes of a more democratic system. They seek to raise Read More
Read MoreWrongful Termination in California
California is an “at will” state, meaning that employers have the right to hire and fire individuals at will, without any real reason or explanation (so long as the reason was not illegal, such as race, gender, etc.). If you have been fired from your job in California, the best thing you can do is Read More
Read MoreWhat You Post on Social Media Can Get You Fired
In today’s digital age, privacy has nearly become a thing of the past. You can check in on Facebook, send out tweets to a mass audience on Twitter, and start a hashtag trend on Instagram. These social platforms are often taken for granted, and we always overlook one important detail about what we post: Just Read More
Read MoreHow to Peacefully Break up With Your Business Partner in California
Much like when individuals enter into a marriage, when two individuals enter into a business partnership, they do so with starry-eyes and visions of success. What they do not foresee is all the hard work that goes into maintaining a working relationship, all of the disagreements that come with two strong-willed people making such large Read More
Read MoreSan Francisco Employers Important Update: Paid Parental Leave
Beginning on January 1, 2017, the Paid Parental Leave Ordinance will require some San Francisco employers to provide six weeks of paid parental leave for purpose of bonding with a new child. If you have employees working in San Francisco, the new Ordinance may apply to you. Please keep reading. Which employers are affected? Only Read More
Read MoreThe Business Judgment Rule and Liability
The business judgment rule is an important aspect of business, and an essential instrument in a high-level executive’s toolbox. Corporate directors are required to make important business decisions on a daily basis, and need some kind of assurance that if a decision results in a loss of company value, they will not be held personally Read More
Read MorePaid Leave as a Benefit May Increase Productivity: What an Employer Should Know
There is sometimes a perception abroad that Americans do not take sufficient time off of work, and that we are more focused on the “almighty dollar” than on enjoying the life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness granted to us by our founding documents. Given some countries’ liberal leave policies, it is not a mystery as Read More
Read MoreDo My Employees Qualify for Overtime Exemptions in California?
You may be wondering if your employees are exempt from overtime. Few employees meet the qualifications for these exemptions, but they do exist. Here, we will cover the overtime exemptions in California to help you decide if your employees are covered. With employment law, it is better to be safe than sorry, and if you Read More
Read MoreUnfair Competition in the Golden State
Movies often portray business leaders in a less than favorable light, showing dastardly businessmen and women engaging in less than honorable behavior toward partners, customers, and rivals under the auspices of “it’s not personal, it’s business.” In reality, however, the business world often involves projects that involve complex transactions and may actually blend personal and Read More
Read MoreLoose Lips Sink Ships: A Guide to Crafting an ‘Unsinkable’ Restrictive Covenant
In the beginning of an employment relationship, companies are usually not thinking about what might happen when the employee leaves the company. While it is not a good idea to assume a working relationship will not work out, it would be foolish to be unprepared in the event that it crumbles. Life and people are Read More
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