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 owner, this isn’t just a formatting change for you job ads–– it’s a legal...
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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 client 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:...
Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of disabilities in the full and equal enjoyment of goods, services, facilities or accommodations of any place of public enjoyment by any person who owns or operates a place of public accommodation. Does this apply to websites? As websites...
It takes so much effort and dedication to start and grow a business in California – or, indeed, anywhere for that matter. Success can be a long time coming. If you are thinking about starting up a business or expanding your current business, it is important to stay on the right track. Of course, sometimes...
Trust and transparency form the foundation of most, if not all, contractual relationships. After all, if you can’t trust another party to adhere to the terms of an agreement, then breach is likely. However, breach of contract isn’t the only contractual issue that you might face in your business endeavors. Fraudulent misrepresentation can pose a...
Businesses in California, large and small, oftentimes come to find that their bedrock relationship with suppliers, vendors and other companies rely heavily on one thing: contracts. As a result, business leaders can usually benefit from knowing the basics about contracts and their relationship with business law. Basics of business contracts For starters, what is a...