Legal Articles, Employment

Arbitration Agreements

Some employers require employees to waive their right to a jury.

Illegal For Employer To Take Portion Of Tips

Tips remain the property of the employee.

Immigration Reform - What to Expect

On May 21st, an Immigration Reform legislation was passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee and is currently under debate. While there are no guarantees as to whether it will be adopted, it is best to plan and analyze what we could expect.

Shedding the Golden Handcuffs

Wachovia's pending acquisition of Prudential Securities is a good news/bad news story for Pru brokers. With demand for their services sky-high, they have the leverage they need to demand significant retention bonuses.

Will your firm pick up legal costs?

A broker sued by a client typically has a lot of questions about rights and responsibilities. But none is more important than: “Who is liable for my defense and for the possible damages that follow?”

Right of First Refusal or Right to Match - Your Advantage

A Right of First Refusal or Right to Match is an essential element of Bylaws or Operating Agreements; Employment Agreements Commercial Leases...READ MORE.

Workers' Compensation: Do I have a case?

This article touches on what sort of instances give rise to a workers' compensation claim and what the injured worker may expect if they proceed to pursue a claim.

Workers' Compensation: What do I need to know?

This article summarizes some of the answers to those questions generally raised by my prospective clients and provides the reader with a good starting point for working knowledge of workers' compensation.

Hurt at Work? We Can Help!

Wonder what to do following being injured while on the job? If so, this article gives the basic info for notifying your employer of your Redding work comp claim.

What Benefits Are Injured Workers Entitled in a Work Comp Claim?

Those injured at work often wonder what benefits are available to them. Unless you are versed in the Work Comp system, Workers' comp system can be quite confusing.

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