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Is a Mandatory Retirement Age Discriminatory?

Mandatory retirement policies have been a fixture in some industries for decades. But as the workforce grows older and Americans live longer, the ethics – and legality – of setting a mandatory retirement age are facing more scrutiny. If y…
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Categories: Employment
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What Is Business Succession Planning?

Business succession planning is the process of creating a legal and operational strategy for how a business will transfer leadership or ownership when an owner retires, passes away, becomes disabled, or otherwise leaves the company. It’s not just a…
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The Importance to You and Your Loved Ones of Having an Estate Plan

Although 1 in 4 Americans see a greater need for an estate plan due to inflation, nevertheless, according to a 2023 survey conducted by Caring.com, only 33 percent of adults in the United States have any estate planning documents such as a will or tr…
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Categories: Estate Planning

The Pros and Cons of Probate

In estate planning circles, the word “probate” often carries a negative connotation. Indeed, for many people—especially those with valuable accounts and property—financial planners recommend trying to keep accounts and property out of probate…
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Categories: Estate Planning

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you were not able to make your own decisions? Maybe you are getting ready for surgery or another medical procedure where you will be unconscious, or you are heading out on the Great American Road Trip with…
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Categories: Power of Attorney

EMPLOYER BEST PRACTICES IN 2022

WAGE & HOUR To minimize the risk of wage & hour claims in 2022, California employers should carefully review their payroll, timekeeping, and meal and break policies and practices, and consider the following best practices: Pay meal and rest p…
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ALERT: California Mandates up to 80 Hours of COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave

California employers with 26 or more employees must provide up to 80 hours of paid sick leave for COVID-19 related leaves of absences beginning January 1, 2022 to September 30, 2022. AB 84 FAQ sheet available upon request.
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HOT TOPICS IN EMPLOYMENT LAW – 2022 EDITION

EMPLOYMENT CASELAW AFFECTING CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS After a slight lull in 2020, 2021 saw a return to what employment lawyers have become accustomed to – a deluge of employment decision that directly affect employers and employees. In fact, thanks in…
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NEW LEGISLATION ROUNDUP – 2022 EDITION

Governor Newsom signed a stack of new employment laws that will impact California employers. All of these laws are in effect as of January 1, 2022. We recommend that California employers revise and add policies and practices as needed to comply with…
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CALIFORNIA WAGE & HOUR LAW ALERT

California employers must confirm that their policies, practices, and premium payments made for missed meal and rest breaks comply with a new California Supreme Court case requiring that such payments were calculated using the regular rate of pay
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