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Funds Available to Businesses Under Updated COVID-19 EIDL Program
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced major modifications to the 2020 COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program on September 8, 2021, including raising the maximum loans available from $500,000 to $2 million. The
Tipping Point: CA Legislature Takes Action Against Food Delivery Apps
Millions of people in COVID-19 lockdown ordered food online from food delivery platforms using mobile applications in 2020, which resulted in alleged abuses by certain food delivery platforms. In response, the California legislature enacted the
The end of non-disparagement clauses in employment settlement agreements?
Many employment settlement agreements include a non-disparagement clause that prohibits one party from spreading lies or rumors and disparaging the other party. A pending California bill (Senate Bill 331) may threaten the validity of non-disparagement
Franchise 101: Competing With a Non-Compete Covenant; and Planet Interference
Franchisor 101: Competing With a Non-Compete Covenant? A federal court in Louisiana granted a preliminary injunction against a former franchisee of Liberty Tax Service for breaching post-termination covenants under a franchise agreement. Liberty Tax
More Money for the Depleted Restaurant Revitalization Fund?
During the first 21 days of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) approved by Congress in April 2021 and administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA), priority was given to eligible small businesses with limited financial
“No Shots, No Admission” Policy Coming to Los Angeles
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously passed a motion instructing the City Attorney to draft an ordinance that would require individuals to show proof of vaccination to enter public indoor spaces within the geographic boundaries
Franchise 101: My Dog Ate My Franchise Agreement; and Franchisor’s Impact Study Fails to Influence Court
FRANCHISOR 101: My Dog Ate My Franchise Agreement A Louisiana appellate court affirmed a trial court’s finding that there was a signed franchise agreement between the parties even though the franchisor could not produce the
Employees Need Not Have Individual Claims to Bring PAGA Actions
In yet another unfavorable opinion for employers, a California Court of Appeal ruled an employee may maintain a representative action under the Private Attorney General Act of 2004 (“PAGA”) on behalf of “aggrieved employees” even
Pay Up! CA Supreme Court Holds Incentive Payments to Be Included in Calculation of Premium Pay
In another detrimental decision for employers, that has retroactive application, the California Supreme Court just complicated calculation of premium pay owed for non-compliant breaks – holding it must include all nondiscretionary payments, similar to overtime
More on the Restaurant Revitalization Fund
The Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) was adopted by Congress in April 2021 to provide financial relief for eligible restaurants and related food and beverage service businesses. $28.6 billion of tax-free federal grants were approved for