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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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,...
How should a company respond to harassment complaints?
Employers have a duty to ensure that workers have a safe workplace that isn’t filled with hostility. Workers who are being subjected to harassment or discrimination should know how they can file complaints about those matters. They should also know that they will be...
When can another company have the same name as your company?
As a business owner, you know the value of your company name. It’s the first step in branding your business, and it’s very important that customers know the name, recognize the logo and do not get confused about whether or not a company is connected to yours. As such,...
“Fair Use” laws can help with copyright infringement defense
Intellectual property refers to protected materials such as things that are copyrighted, patented and trademarked. When looking for great materials, the information age has placed unlimited options at our fingertips. However, using the intellectual property of others...