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5 Common Types of Contract Disputes
Contract disputes are a prevalent challenge in business, where such agreements are the foundation of partnerships, operations, and transactions. These disputes often lead to significant legal and financial consequences, which can cause much damage. As such,...
Why Wage and Hour Disputes are Common in the Workplace
Wage and hour disputes are not simple matters. They often arise from the intricate interplay of federal and state regulations, employer practices, and misunderstandings about employment laws. This blog will dissect and simplify the complexity of these disputes,...
Commercial Real Estate Leases
What happens when a business needs to shut down or break its lease? When a tenant leaves a lease and stops paying rent before the end of the lease contract without an authorized exit by the contract, it is a breach of the lease agreement. Often commercial lease...
What type of monetary recovery can I recover for a broken contract?
That depends on the contract and whether there are special types of damages under the law. Here are some common types of contract damages. Contract damages that were bargained for are often called the benefit of the bargain. For example, in a promissory note where...
When are employees entitled to Overtime?
In California, overtime is owed for nonexempt employees who work more than eight (8) hours in any workday or more than 40 hours in any workweek. Overtime means that the employee receives one and one-half times his or her regular pay for all hours over eight hours....
Resolving Real Estate Disputes Among Multiple Owners
What about disputes involving real estate between multiple owners? Sometimes, people purchase property or real estate together for various reasons. Sometimes, two or more people will buy a property as a business or proposed business, like buying an office where a...
What is the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA)?
According to the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, The Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) allows employees with claims to file lawsuits to obtain civil penalties on behalf of themselves, and possibly other employees and the State of...
What is a Waiting Time Penalty?
Sometimes, an employer is asked to pay what is called a waiting time penalty. A waiting time penalty is based upon California Labor Code Section 203 as to the amount. The waiting time penalty is authorized if California Labor Code 202 is violated. When does an...
What are proper deductions to make from a paycheck?
California law allows for deductions in 3 scenarios generally. Deductions required by federal or state law, such as income taxes or garnishments. These might include deductions for social security, medicare, unemployment insurance, California income taxes, federal...
Navigating Business Closure: Legal Guidance for Shutting Down or Selling Your Business
Legal Advice when closing your business. There are many issues that can come up for a business when it is closing. As an attorney, Nick Heimlich has represented businesses that have had to close and to help deal with the legal issues that often arise. Closing a...
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
The Americans with Disabilities Act is a law that is designed to help people with disabilities be able to access areas of public life. The basic idea is that despite having a disability, the Act should help ensure that people can still do what they need to enjoy their...
Has a current or former employee complained about their paycheck?
What is required to be on the paycheck statement (or paycheck stub)? The requirements of a paycheck stub in California are multiple and depend upon the worker and method of compensation. For hourly workers, according to California Labor Code § 226, the paycheck shall...
How to Avoid Legal Issues with Your Employees
Avoiding legal issues with your employees is crucial for maintaining a smooth operational flow and fostering a positive work environment. This involves clear communication, understanding, and adherence to employment laws and establishing fair and consistent company...
Understanding Intellectual Property: Protect Your Business’s Assets
Every entrepreneur knows the journey of transforming an idea into a business is fraught with challenges, but the biggest challenge is often overlooked – intellectual property infringement. In a digital age where your unique business identity, innovations, and creative...
Do you need a Document Review?
Often, clients or businesses have important legal documents that have not been reviewed in a while. Then, sometimes, the need to understand those documents comes up, and the business cannot answer basic questions about the document. A business lawyer can help a...
