Central Valley Legal Blog
Governor Gavin Newsom created the “Six Critical Indicators” framework that California will consider before ending or changing the statewide stay-at-home order.[1] The framework is not a concrete plan, but the indicators will serve as an outline for modifying the stay-at-home order. The six indicators are: Monitoring and protecting communities through testing, contact tracing, isolating and…
Read MoreA quick observation can be noted concerning traffic across the greater San Joaquin Valley and Central Valley regions. That is this: It is anything but uniform. Myriad drivers and conveyances share roads that range from rural byways and agricultural corridors to busy urban thoroughfares and high-speed interstate freeways. The individuals who routinely use those varied…
Read MorePhoto credit: bbc.com Several Federal and State agencies have used existing laws or issued guidance to assist employers during the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic. Below are some frequently asked questions related to employer responsibilities during a pandemic; What preventative measures can be taken? Employers should encourage employees to practice social distancing and illness prevention practices. Preventative…
Read MoreWhile big rigs are vital to life in California, they can also destroy them in the blink of an eye. Their size and speed mean they have plenty of regulations to follow, and you could get compensation if they weren’t following safety guidelines. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has laws set in place to…
Read MorePhoto credit: Senate Photography Studio On March 18, 2020, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) went into effect. This bill, enacted by Congress, responds to the COVID-19 pandemic by providing paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for those affected by the virus. The provisions will apply until December 31, 2020. FFCRA…
Read MoreAfter spending roughly 64 years at 311 N. Douty Street, our firm moved into the beloved Hanford Furniture building in 2009. While keeping a lot of the original details, we underwent some remodeling that has resulted in the beautiful office we have today. Check out our before and after photos below!
Read MoreOn March 4, 2019, the California Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, declined to find a vested right to purchase additional service credit in CalPERS members. From 2003 to 2012, CalPERS members could purchase up to five years of additional service credit after they retire. Purchasing additional service credit increased the size of the members…
Read MoreWills A will is a document where its creator, called the “testator,” will designate who receives his or her property upon his death. A will has the benefit of being relatively simple and inexpensive to create. A formal will needs to be witnessed by at least two witnesses in order to be valid in California.…
Read MoreIf you’re looking to adopt a child in California, you have a complex road ahead of you. And it should be. Taking legal responsibility for someone is no small feat. The courts want to know you are ready for this lifelong commitment. In order to begin the adoption process in the state of California, you…
Read MoreOn April 30, 2018, the Supreme Court of California issued an opinion dictating what legal standard will be applied when determining the relationship between a worker and an employer. The court adopted a test called the “ABC” test, which determines whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. When a worker is an…
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