2018 California PTO (Paid Time Off) Sample Template Policy *** Updated January 10, 2018 PTO (Paid Time Off) is the term given to a type of leave used by employers that encompasses vacation time, personal time, and time used for various activities, including school meetings, parent-child events, care for sick family members, illnesses, or numerous [...]
2018 California New Parent Leave Act Los Angeles Businesses and Employees *** Updated December 1, 2017 Effective January 1, 2018, all businesses in Los Angeles must abide by California's New Parent Leave Act, a new law. Please read below for an overview of the new rules and how your business must comply. All businesses based [...]
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Getting ready to interview employment candidates? What questions are illegal to ask? California has strict restrictions on what types of questions cannot be asked in an interview. The areas of "illegal" questions generally involve the background, ethnicity, religious, sexual orientation, maternity, gender-orientation, and other personal aspects of a candidate and the candidate's personal details. Our [...]
New 2018 Paid Sick Leave Rules for Los Angeles Businesses and Employees *** Updated December 1, 2017 Effective July 1, 2017, all businesses in Los Angeles must abide by the City of Los Angeles' new mandatory paid sick leave requirements. Please read below for an overview of the new rules and how your business must comply. [...]
*** Last Updated: 12/6/2017 The U.S. Congress is currently in the midst of attempting to pass sweeping tax reforms for businesses of all sizes. Our coverage is primarily focused on how the new tax bill will affect small businesses, LLCs, S Corps, and startups, including service-based businesses. Quicklinks: The Latest Events | Summary of Business [...]
Mandatory Update Required: New California Employment Laws taking Effect January 1, 2018 *** Updated as of December 1, 2017 *** Need information about California's new employment laws for 2018? In less than 30 days, California will be enacting a series of new employment laws requiring mandatory updates for all businesses in California or with California [...]
It is well known that serving alcohol is subject to regulation by California's Alcohol Beverage Commission (ABC), but the regulatory scheme is so complicated it can be hard to understand what permits and licenses are needed for special events, 1-day events, and private parties. What are California's liquor license rules for businesses or individuals who [...]
As an LLC owner, one of the things that you should think about is whether the business should remain an LLC, or whether your business would benefit from changing its corporate structure to something else, such as an S Corp. If you’re thinking of the disadvantages and advantages of changing the corporate structure of your [...]
New California Laws Severely Restrict Inquiries about Job Applicants’ Criminal History 2018 Edition *** Updated December 1, 2017 - Is your business still asking applicants about their criminal history in making hiring decisions? California state law and municipal regulations continue to expand “ban the box” laws, which restrict an employer's ability to ask about an [...]
