When you're starting a new business, choosing the right entity type is important. You can choose a variety of entities: corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), nonprofits, partnerships or even sole proprietorships. If you don't choose, your entity type will...
Under California law, the question of whether someone is an employee or a contractor is a legal one. Your employer doesn’t just get to pick whether you are an employee or an independent contractor. To be considered an independent contractor, you have to have...
In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court announced this week that the language of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibiting discrimination "because of sex" applies to sexual minorities, including people who are gay or openly transgender. Therefore, it is...
Unexpected events can lead one party or another to breach their contracts. If this has happened to you, you may be wondering what legal rights and options you may have. When a contract dispute arises, you can try to resolve it through negotiation, mediation,...
If you are starting your own business, you may be weighing the type of entity you should choose. One of those options is the corporation, but what type is best for you?Choosing the right type of business entity is a personal choice. It depends in part on how you want...
Diversity is about more than fairness. It is also about helping your company build relationships with a diverse audience and customer base. Without sufficient diversity inside the company, it’s hard to draw in users of color, and mistakes can easily be made that...
The federal government is America's largest employer with nearly 2,000 agencies. Unfortunately, the federal workplace is far from immune from harassment complaints. Like other employers, it saw a surge in complaints after the #MeToo movement ramped up. Both sexual and...
Yes. Whenever an employee makes a good faith complaint of discrimination, employers are prohibited by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act from retaliating against the employee. This also includes workers who assist others in making such a complaint,...
Students in American schools have constitutional rights. It is true that there are areas where their rights are not as protected as those of adults, but the courts have laid out substantial, protectable rights in many areas. Students generally have the right to a...
When it comes to ensuring equal access for people with disabilities, California has three major laws: The California Fair Employment and Housing Act The Unruh Civil Rights Act The Disabled Persons ActThese laws apply to businesses, employers and housing providers and...
