How To Safeguard Your Small Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect small businesses post-lockdown, many small business owners might wonder what can be done to safeguard the future of their business. With new regulations for reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic (and the recent protests), you might question whether it is enough to continue the status quo. If you’ve come […]
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 […]
Are Your Hiring Practices Guilty of Accidental Discrimination?
Workplace discrimination has always been a hot subject. Yet, in today’s progressive society, employers need to be more conscious than ever in how they hire. By focusing your attention on equality and integrity during your hiring process, you can eliminate accidental discrimination. This will ensure you’re hiring the best candidate for every position. Avoid accidentally […]
How Much Protection Does Your Business Actually Need?
If you own a business, you need insurance to protect it. The world is unpredictable. Although you can take some precautions, you cannot control or prevent every problem. An unexpected weather event can damage your main facility. An unforeseen problem can injure someone using your product. Even as attorneys, we have malpractice insurance. The amount […]
Should I be worried about Social Security Administration’s “No Match” Letter?
Starting March 2019, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has been sending out letters demanding employers to correct a discrepancy between names and social security numbers. This letter is called a “No Match letter” for short. These “Employer Correction Request Notices” (ECRN) were common before 2012. Under the “Buy American, Hire American” directive, the SSA has […]
5 New 2019 California Employment Laws Business Owners Should Know
California will implement many new regulations in the coming year. As a small business owner, it’s important to remain up-to-date with new legislation so that you can ensure your business is in compliance with State regulations. As employment defense attorneys, we encourage businesses to take preventative action before they’re sued by their employees. Here’s five […]
Are There Restrictions on Who I Can Hire?
When you want your business to succeed, you need to start by looking at the people that you employ. These people are the ones who will help you make or break your business, so you want to find the best people possible. When hiring new employees, it can be difficult to make sure that you […]
