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Transgender Rights in the Workplace: A Guide for Employers to Protect Against Harassment & Discrimination
Last week, President Obama signed an executive order banning discrimination against gay or transgender federal employees and contractors. On the same day, the first gender-neutral bathroom became available in the White House. The topic
Commercial Drones: When Tech Flies Faster Than the Speed of Government
Business & Environmental Litigation Attorney by Stephen T. Holzer 818.907.3299 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), or drones as they are more commonly known, are under intense scrutiny by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In fact, the
Easy to Swallow: New California Beer Legislation Benefits Craft Brewers
Good news for craft brewers: California law seems to be loosening up a bit when it comes to beer. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr: 2014’s Growler Law Roars Along Last year the state eased up on growler restrictions to
Family Tax Deductions and Credits: What Do You Qualify For?
Trusts & Estate Planning by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 Late last year, Congress approved nearly $11 billion to fund the Internal Revenue Service for fiscal year 2015 – the lowest allotted amount since 2008, according
Employers: CA Court of Appeal Rules On-Duty Rest Breaks Permitted
In late January, a California Court of Appeal issued a ruling in Augustus v. ABM Security Services, Inc., overturning a $90 million award against the company because ABM required its security guards to keep their
No Room at Nut Tree. But Why?
Environmental & Business Litigation Attorney by Stephen T. Holzer 818.907.3299 A pregnancy clinic that offers ultrasounds and counseling to expectant mothers signed a lease last October at the Nut Tree Road Medical Arts Center in
Bay Area Blues: San Francisco’s Employers/Franchisees Face Retail Workers Bill of Rights
Doing business in San Francisco can be difficult, to say the least. At $10.74/hour, the city already had the highest minimum wage in the country at the end of 2014. On January 1, 2015, San
Show Me the License: Is Your Company Ready?
Business Litigation Attorney by David Gurnick 818.907.3285 Good record-keeping is a burden. But doing so is important. Here is an example of why it is important to keep good records of all software licenses. The Business
California’s New Sick Leave Law: New Posting & Notice Requirements Effective January 1
Big changes await employers in 2015, but even before the New Year begins, employers should add this item to their lists: Download the new Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) poster regarding California’s new sick
Fraudsters Rising: IRS Impersonators Flooding the Phone Lines
California Certified Specialist, Tax Law by Michael Hackman 818.907.3279 There seems to be an uptick in phone calls from people claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service, telling potential victims they owe back taxes