Is my child’s pod teacher my employee?
As soon as Governor Newsom announced the strict requirements needed to reopen public schools in California for in-person instruction, parents have scrambled to find alternatives. In addition to the traditional alternatives of withdrawing a child for homeschooling, or hiring a nanny or babysitter to watch their child, some parents have formed learning pods and hired […]
COVID-19 and Employer Responsibilities for Workplace Safety
While some employers are subjected to the higher Aerosol Transmissible Diseases (ATD) Standard (California Code of Regulations, title 8, section 5199) in order to protect employees from airborne infectious diseases such as COVID-19, most employers are not. If you are not in healthcare, funeral, or drug-related industries, you will not be subjected to the ATD Occupational […]
Coronavirus: Relief for Small Business Owners
With the current COVID-19 pandemic, the closing of non-essential businesses, and the fears for an upcoming recession, many small business owners are either suffering, or preparing to suffer. We, at Lum Law Group, are in the same boat. We are also a family-owned small business with few employees that, for the most part, caters to […]
Can I be let go because of Coronavirus?
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, companies have lost business, sales have gone down, and profits have plummeted. As a result, many are cutting costs by reducing work hours, or even their workforce. Here in Southern California, we have encountered questions from you regarding job loss, such as: “Can my company let me go for no […]
The 7 New 2020 Laws Affecting Employers and Business Owners in California
If you’re a business owner with employees, it is time to familiarize yourself with these seven new employment-related laws that went into affect on January 1, 2020. Ensure you follow best hiring practices and follow these laws for existing employees. 1. New minimum wage California has a new minimum wage. If your business employees 25 […]
3 New Changes for H1-B Filers in 2019
Here at Lum Law Group, we have already begun preparing H1-B petitions on behalf of our clients. If you plan on filing this year, do not wait till mid-March (it might be too late!) Contact our office for answers and assistance on filing your H1-B petition this year! On January 31, 2019, DHS has issued […]
3 Things You Can Do to Make Interviewing Job Candidates Easier
While startup founders are well-known for their skills in selling their business, they’re also known for being smart about hiring. Small business owners, especially long-term owners or new entrepreneurs, may not be as hiring savvy. If you’re new to the hiring process, here’s a few strategies you can employ for a more successful interview. Prepare […]
Employers! Are you prepared for an ICE raid or I-9 Compliance Audit?
Since the beginning of the year, we’ve seen an increase in ICE employment site raids. Many attorneys discuss what to do when ICE knocks on your door–discussing your rights and responsibility of compliance, but here we’ll be advising the employer. If you’re small business owner, franchisee, or anyone who employs another person, this is for […]
5 Reasons why it’s already too late to file your H1B petition
While Spring marks the busy federal and state tax season for CPAs and Tax preparers, H1B is the busy season for immigration law firms. The difference is that “File your taxes with us!” ads don’t start coming out till February-March when companies big and small begin aggressively marketing their clever tax preparation services; yet by […]
