The $16.90 Shift: Preparing Your Business for California’s 2026 Minimum Wage Hike For California business owners, January 1st often marks a shift in financial planning. While wage increases are a standard part of doing business, the jump to a statewide minimum wage of $16.90 per hour on January 1, 2026, is a significant milestone that...
The End of “Stay-or-Pay”: California Bans Training Repayment Contracts in 2026 For years, businesses have used “training repayment agreements” as a safety net. The logic was simple: if we invest thousands in training you, you should stay long enough for us to see a return on that investment, if you leave early, you pay us...
Buying or Selling a Business? Why SB 261 Changes the Risk Landscape in 2026 In the business world, we often talk about “risk management.” In 2026, the risk associated with unpaid wage claims is skyrocketing. SB 261 is designed to give teeth to wage enforcement. For business owners, particularly those looking to buy, sell, or...
Transparency is the New Standard: Navigating California’s 2026 Pay Equity Laws The era of “Salary: Competitive” is officially over. California has been moving toward pay transparency for years, but SB 642 tightens the rules significantly starting January 1, 2026. For business owners, this isn’t just a formatting change for your job ads–– it’s a legal...
Redefining Family: New Paid Leave Rules for “Designated Persons” in 2026 Workplaces are changing because families are changing. California law is catching up to this reality with SB 590, which expands the scope of Paid Family Leave effective January 1, 2026. For employers, this means your team members will have more flexibility to care for...
Is Your Business Ready for January 1, 2026 New year, new laws. As you focus on serving your clients and building your community, let us help you protect your business. Use this checklist to audit your current practices against California’s newest employment regulations. 1.Wage & Hour Compliance Deadline January 1, 2026 Update Base Pay Rates:...
Understand the key differences between dissolution of marriage (divorce) and legal separation in California. Learn about residency requirements, waiting periods, and how each impacts your marital status and benefits. Dissolution (Divorce) vs. Legal Separation In California there are two legal ways in which to separate a marital relationship: dissolution of marriage (commonly referred to as...
Streamlined Divorce in California Considering a California divorce, but hoping for a less complex and costly process? You might qualify for a Summary Dissolution. This simplified procedure is designed for couples who meet specific criteria, allowing for a quicker and more amicable separation. It’s an excellent option for an uncontested divorce California. At Griswold LaSalle,...