Changes to California Employment Law In 2012
January-30-2012
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| It’s a new year and for companies in California that means they have a new set of laws to act in accordance with in 2012. California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed into law the California Assembly Bill 469. It is a significant change to California’s labor laws known as the ... |
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What is an Administrative Exemption in California?
January-28-2012
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| On December 29, 2011 a much anticipated decision was handed down in the California Superior Court on the subject of how an employee is classified as "exempt" under the California Labor code. Harris v. Superior Court is the first case in which the administrative exemption has been addressed and it ... |
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Understanding Wills and Trusts in California
January-18-2012
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| The legal language of wills and trusts can be confusing. A basic review of some of the definitions of these terms will help you when considering estate planning.WillsIn California Jurisprudence, 3rd edition: a will is defined as”an instrument in or by virtue of which a qualified person legally and intentionally directs ... |
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Can My California Employer Demand a Credit Report?
January-17-2012
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| A new year always rings in with new laws. A new Employment Credit Check law became effective January 1, 2012 for the State of California. This comes at a time when credit checks of job applicants have become more common. A 2010 survey from the Society for Human Resource Management ... |
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Legal Protection for Whistleblowers in California
January-09-2012
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| Who is considered a "whistleblower"? A "whistleblower" is an employee who releases information to a government or law enforcement agency about their employer’s suspect fraud or other misconducts. You may know of tax fraud against the government, kickbacks or illegal billing. There may be state health code violations or other ... |
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What is the California Expungement Law?
January-07-2012
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| Legal Definition of Expungement "Expungement" originates from the Latin word "expungere" meaning "to mark for deletion". Expunction holds a similar meaning and also originates from the same Latin term. According to Merriam Webster's Dictionary, expunge means "to strike out or obliterate" or to destroy or eliminate. The California Expungement Law ... |
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Types of Liability Claims for Pharmaceutical Products
January-02-2012
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| Pharmaceutical Drug manufacturing is a multibillion dollar business. So many new drugs are being introduced every month that the FDA can’t always keep up with the mandated regulations and approval. Prescription drugs with deadly or serious side effects can be put on the market before sufficient testing is completed or ... |
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