"Respondeat superior" is one of the terms that employers hate to hear -- because it generally means liability issues. Employers are quite often liable for the damages caused by their negligent employees.
Understand the basics of a good property management contract
Do you need a property manager? Before you hire one, you need to understand a property manager's basic responsibilities. Those are key to establishing the all-important employment contract that will govern your ongoing relationship.
Protect the future of your company with a strong succession plan
As a California business owner, you strive to protect the interests of your company every day. From smart financial planning to purchasing inventory, you devote a large portion of your time to ensuring that things run smoothly and without issue. With all of the planning you do from day to day, it is beneficial to remember to plan for the future of your business as well.
6 questions to ask when drafting an employment incentive trust
Incentive trusts are used to give heirs goals and to make sure they don't just live off of a large inheritance without doing anything for the rest of their lives. The wealthy often worry that their children won't be productive after they pass away, so they use trusts that only pass on their assets when certain goals are met.
Abuses under the Private Attorneys General Act to stop
The Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) started out as a relief measure designed to empower California employees against employers who violated the Labor Code. Under PAGA, employees step into the shoes of an enforcement agency and, as such, can recover civil penalties when violations are found.
What type actions are reflective of a breach of fiduciary duty?
When it comes to businesses, one of the most common reasons an individual may be sued is for having breached his or her fiduciary duty.
