The Shifting Sands of Alternative Dispute Resolution
In California there are few tools which work to protect the employer, and California employers may have just lost another one. On October 10, 2019, Governor Gavin Newson signed into law AB 51, which bans the use of mandatory arbitration agreements in employment contracts. More specifically, AB 51 adds Section 432.6 to the California Labor […]
CARB Restrictions Hit Everyone Big and Small
Earlier this year, the California Air Resources Board, or CARB, started mailing out reminders to all vehicle owners who have a diesel vehicle previously registered with the DMV and having a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 14,000 pounds or more. Many vehicle owners were surprised to find that the CARB reminder only provided them […]
Employee Handbooks and Contracts: The Ounce of Prevention Worth Pounds of Cure.
New civic and infrastructure projects have spurred secondary private investment, further reinforcing the current swell of economic development. While the economy is starting to regain its former stability and construction demand is picking up, employers see the opportunity for business expansion. For those who are willing to grow, it is the perfect time to invest in the systems that will protect your business now and for years to come.
