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Vee Sotelo answers a client’s question regarding a sick day taken before/after a holiday:
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What is Contract Law?
Contract law refers to an area of law that relates to creating and enforcing agreements. A contract is a legally enforceable agreement, and contract law…
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What is Consumer Law?
Consumer law comprises the group of laws that protect the public at large from dishonest and exploitative business practices. Consumer laws offer the public protection…
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What is Constitutional Law?
Constitutional law pertains to the interpretation, implementation, and amendment of the US constitution as well as the constitutions of the 50 states. The main focus…
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When is the Right Time to Get Your Estate Planning Affairs in Order?
By: Valerie A. Powers Smith, Esq. Download the pdf The answer is, now. Whether it is because you have yet to do your estate plan…
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What is Communications Law?
Communications Law Communications law involves the practice of law associated with the exchange of information using technology. Any law pertaining to the regulation and use…
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What is a Class Action Lawsuit?
A lawsuit with many plaintiffs is known as a class action lawsuit. In this type of case, multiple people accuse the defendant of wrongdoing. The…
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2019 REQUIREMENTS FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT TRAINING
Senate Bill 1343 Law Senate Bill 1343 was approved by Governor Jerry Brown in September 2018. Starting in January 2019, SB1343 requires that all employers…
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What is Business Organization Law?
Business organization law refers to the body of law that is responsible for the creation, management, and dissolution of businesses. There are various ways to…
Posted in Civil Litigation
January 2019 will bring several new employment laws that will affect your business:
LEAVES OF ABSENCE AND BENEFITS Paid Family Leave Lactation Accommodation HIRING PRACTICES Salary History Criminal Background Checks DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT AND RETALIATION PROTECTIONS Harassment – Defamation…
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