The laws regarding the use of non-competes are changing quickly. If you are a California client, then you already know (or should know) that the use of non-competes is illegal under California law. …
Changing Laws of Noncompetes
Typical Founder Mistakes for Startups
I’ve written before about typical founder mistakes for startups here and here and here, and this is an update with some additional mistakes that I’ve been seeing frequently over the past …
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Startup Financing and Working with Investors
There is a lot of information available about startup financing and working with investors. On my blog, there are a number of articles about the topic in general, including the different kinds of …
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Corporate Transparency Act
What is the Corporate Transparency Act? Many small and mid-size businesses in the US will soon become required to report their ownership information to the federal government, under the Corporate …
We Are Open For Business
This post is to let everyone know - existing and prospective clients - that despite the coronavirus mess, we are still open for business. We are working from home, however. We can communicate with you …
California Minimum Wage Increases
California employers should take note of the following minimum wage increases that took effect on January 1, 2020: Statewide: $13 per hour, regular and tipped employees Alameda: $15 per hour, …
Ohio Minimum Wage Increase
Ohio employers should note that on January 1, the state minimum wage increased to $8.70 an hour for normal workers, and to $4.35 an hour for tipped workers. …
New California Independent Contractor Law Takes Effect January 1
Several months ago, the California Supreme Court established a new test for determining whether a worker should be classified as an employee or an independent contractor. Now that test will be …
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New California Law Requires Disclosure When Using A Chatbot
Beginning on July 1, 2019, a new California law will require websites that use chatbots to clearly disclose that it is a bot communicating online, and not a person. The use of online chatting with …
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Cincinnati Bans Salary History Inquiries
On March 13, 2019, Cincinnati passed an ordinance that bars employers from asking applicants for their salary history. The law is intended to address wage disparity for women and minorities. So far, …
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