Running a business in California means planning not only for today but also for the future. What happens to your company if you retire, step away, or pass on unexpectedly? Without a clear roadmap, your business can fall into disputes, delays, or even…
Letting someone go is never easy. But if you’re a business owner in California, navigating California employee termination laws can feel like a legal minefield, no matter how justified the decision. Termination mistakes can lead to expensive lawsui…
Hiring employees in California isn’t as simple as handing over an offer letter and calling it a day. In fact, skipping important details in your employee contract agreement can set you up for costly disputes down the road. California has strict emp…
A workplace discrimination lawsuit can feel like a gut punch. You’ve worked hard to build a business, treat employees fairly, and stay compliant with the law. So when a lawsuit for discrimination in the workplace hits your desk, it can be shocking…
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…
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.
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
JDS Law, Inc. is now open in California to help clients elevate their businesses and protect their legacies by planning ahead and preventing problems before they arise. We are dedicated to employer-side employment law and estate-related legal work.
For an entire year and three months, Californians have looked forward to the day when the draconian governmental measures prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic would be lifted, and they could get back to some level of normalcy. That day is officially on…
On March 19, 2021, Governor Newsom signed legislation, effective immediately, that requires employers with 26 or more employees to provide up to 80 hours of COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave for eligible employees. Small businesses employing 25 o…