Topic: Employment (2)

Non-competition clauses are under scrutiny at the federal level and in some states with governments taking a more pro-labor stance against restrictive covenants. In July 2021, President Biden issued ...

Section 432.3 of the California Labor Code currently requires employers to provide an applicant with the pay scale for a position upon the applicant’s reasonable request and prohibits certain ...

The legal landscape involving employee sick and family leave is rapidly changing to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, and businesses should inform themselves on these new measures. Below please find ...

Many believe that the U.S. economy is currently in a recession or will soon enter one as a result of the economic impacts of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Noted virtual capital firms are ...

A California lawsuit against Uber just got a whole lot busier. On September 1st, U.S. District Court Judge Edward Chen granted class-action status to a suit brought by three Uber drivers, who are ...

Congratulations! Your business is growing, and you’re ready to hire your first employee. You’ve moved beyond the legal netherworld of independent contracting, and it’s time to establish a formal ...

Private companies utilize equity compensation to attract and retain talent and plan future use of company capital. In preparing a compensation plan, many startups debate between two types of equity ...

The California Labor Commission ruled on June 3, 2015 that drivers for the ubiquitous ride-sharing company Uber are employees, not independent contractors. If certified on appeal, the surprise ruling ...

As a startup or small business, hiring interns seems appealing. You need the help but don't have the budget to pay an employee. And the intern gets valuable experience and training. It's a win-win, ...