What Do You Do When An Employee Gives You A New Social Security Number?
A person can obtain a new social security number for several reasons: Due to identity theft; to escape domestic violence; or to correct an SSA error. Of course, the most [...]
Fuentes v. Empire Nissan – The Validity of Employment Arbitration Agreements
On February 2, 2026, the California Supreme Court issued a ruling on the validity of an employment arbitration agreement that has some good and bad news for employers. An understanding [...]
What Is Human Resources and Employment Law?
As an employer, you may be asking yourself, “What is human resources and employment law?” These two concepts go hand in hand, especially in California, where labor laws are stricter [...]
New Employment Laws for 2026 in California
Employer obligations are changing, and the new employment laws for 2026 in California can impact how you present information to your employees and deal with internal human resource issues. These [...]
How To Get Power of Attorney for a Parent or Loved One in California
When a family member ages, it can be easy to become overwhelmed trying to help them make healthy, safe decisions about different aspects of their lives. You may mean well, [...]
Appealing a Labor Commissioner Order, Decision or Award
Berman Hearing. In 1976, California passed, at the urging of Assemblyman Howard Berman, a bill establishing an enforcement mechanism for employees to claim, and quickly recover, unpaid wages. A Berman [...]
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