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2017: New Year, New Employment Laws

At the start of every New Year, we take on new goals, new resolutions, and new hobbies. If you’re an employer in California, you’ll have to take on new employment laws and requirements in 2017 as well. This article will highlight both new laws and updates to existing provisions in California. FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE FOR EXEMPT EMPLOYEES (STARTING DECEMBER 1,...

2018 Update on Employment-Based Immigration Laws for Employers

NEW EMPLOYMENT-BASED IMMIGRATION LAWS FOR 2018 With the New Year coming up, it’s time for another update on new or updated laws that employers should be aware of. This article will be an update on employment-based immigration laws in particular for 2018. Employers Must Use the New Form I-9 On September 18, 2017, the United State Citizenship and Immigration Services...

Understanding EB-5 Qualifying Job Creation

A common statement about EB-5 investment is that it requires the creation of 10 full time jobs that are filled by U.S. citizens or by permanent residents in the country lawfully. However, a further look at both types of EB-5 filings, direct EB-5 petitions and petitions that are processed through regional centers, shows that a variety of other factors come...

What Employers Must Know about the Rise of California’s Minimum Wage and Paid Family Leave Benefits

In April 2016, California Governor Jerry Brown gave his approval to legislation that will gradually boost the minimum wage for California workers to $15.00 by 2022. The Governor also gave his approval to a bill which changes the income-based formula used to determine benefits stemming from a leave of absence that is subject to coverage under California’s Paid Family Leave...

Estate Planning Lessons from Prince’s Death

WHAT ESTATE PLANNING LESSONS CAN WE LEARN FROM PRINCE'S DEATH? The tragic death of Prince at the age of 57 dominated the headlines as observers from around the world mourned the music legend’s passing. In addition to considering his musical legacy, the press reports soon turned to stories about the musician’s estate – had he left a will? If not,...

End of Life Option Act Goes into Effect in California

End Of Life Option Act Goes Into Effect In California California’s End of Life Option Act took effect on June 09, 2016 after being signed by Governor Jerry Brown during the previous fall. The law allows doctors in the state to prescribe life-ending medication in certain cases in response to requests from terminally ill patients. Doctors are not obligated to provide such...