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Should I Have A Will?

What Is a Will? A will is a legal document instructing your executor of what should be done after your passing. After you die, your will becomes irrevocable, and cannot be changed. In your will, you can name the following: an executor. This can be a person or an institution whose job will be to collect and manage your assets;...

Considerations Before Classifying an Employee as an Independent Contractor

In a recent decision, the California Labor Commissioner decided that an Uber driver was in fact an employee and not an independent contractor as previously classified. Uber argued that drivers have complete flexibility and control, they can decide their hours and choose to earn income from multiple sources. Uber held itself out to be a mere conduit to connect passengers...

How Do I Implement The Paid Sick Leave?

The Healthy Workplace/ Healthy Family Act of 2014 (AB 1522) otherwise better known as the Paid Sick Leave will become effective July 1, 2015. The Paid Sick Leave provides that paid leave may be taken to care for an illness affecting an employee or an employee’s “family member” (including domestic spouse, grand children, siblings, etc), or where the employee is...

Time Keeping System, is it Really Necessary?

The answer to this question is a big YES. Almost all businesses will have hourly wage workers; especially restaurants, doctor’s offices, banks, etc. If you think your business does not have any hourly wage workers, think again, because misclassifying an employee can cost your business dearly. Wage and hour claims account for half of the potential claims an employee may...

Top 5 Benefits Of Having A Living Trust

You may hear from family and friends that you should do a Living Trust, but you don’t know what the benefits of having one are. Read now to learn about the top 5 benefits of having a Living Trust! When you’re creating the elements of your estate plan, one important thing to consider is how your assets will be transferred...

4 Estate Planning Considerations For Small Business Owners

If you run a small business, there are extra considerations that you have to think about for you and your family when setting up an estate plan. Read this article to learn more so you can take into account of how you can protect your business and family! What are the benefits of having an estate plan for small business...