There are two types of people who may perform work for a company. Employees are people who are on the payroll, who are subordinate to the employer and whom the law affords certain rights. Independent contractors are people who have a business relationship with another...
If your business has more than four employees, you probably have to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. This federal law requires you to verify both the identity and work authorization of all your new workers. While there are exceptions, you...
California’s Senate Bill 331 went into effect on January 1, 2022. Known as the Silenced No More Act, it prohibits companies from requesting that employees sign a nondisclosure agreement when settling a discrimination claim. Employers may not condition a settlement on...