As California business owners know (or should know), national origin is a protected employment class under federal as well as state law. In part, this means that you can’t discriminate against someone in hiring, promotion, firing or by harassing them because they’re...
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Month: January 2022
New law prohibits severance agreements from being tied to silence
Since the #MeToo movement gained traction a few years ago, there have been efforts by advocates and lawmakers to prohibit employers from requiring victims’ silence on sexual harassment or other mistreatment in exchange for a financial settlement. Several years ago,...
Do friends make bad business partners?
The moment when you have an idea for a new business is an exciting time. You quickly surround yourself with friends and family who support your vision and will help motivate you to see it through. When you start moving forward, you may have a friend who seems to have...