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QUICK TIPS: EMPLOYERS VIEWING EMPLOYEES PERSONAL EMAIL

QUICK TIPS: EMPLOYERS VIEWING EMPLOYEES PERSONAL EMAIL

QUICK TIP: AVOID MISCLASSIFICATION CLAIMS - GUARANTEED REGULATORY AND LEGISLATIVE COMPLIANCE

QUICK TIP: AVOID MISCLASSIFICATION CLAIMS - GUARANTEED REGULATORY AND LEGISLATIVE COMPLIANCE

QUICK TIPS: US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ADVISORY OPINIONS

QUICK TIPS: US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ADVISORY OPINIONS

QUICK TIP: MONITORING EMPLOYEES' PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS

QUICK TIP: MONITORING EMPLOYEES' PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS

CASE SUMMARY: PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION ACT PROTECTS BREASTFEEDING

CASE SUMMARY: PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION ACT PROTECTS BREASTFEEDING

Predatory Lending

There is no simple checklist for determining whether a particular loan or loan program is predatory. Loan terms that are helpful to one borrower may be harmful to others. For example, it is important to distinguish subprime lending from predatory lending.

To Terminate or Not to Terminate

California Labor Code §1400 affords us the following definitions: under Sec. (c) layoff means a “separation from a position for lack of funds or lack of work.”

Rescission, Reformation, Replevin

A substantial number of inquiries I daily receive concerns the formation of contracts. Parties often sign a contract under certain assumptions, do not read it or rely on promises which prove to have been but false inducements.

How Often Can Rent Be Raised?

How often can rent be raised? if you have a lease for more than 30 days, your rent cannot be increased during the term of the lease, unless the lease allows rent increases.

Unlawful Discrimination

A landlord cannot refuse to rent to a tenant, or engage in any discrimination on the basis of group characteristics specified by law that are not closely related to the landlord’s business needs...

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