What’s the difference between a will and trust?
A will is a legal document that describes how you want your assets distributed when you die. How things get distributed is actually controlled by a legal process called probate -- that’s when the court controls and supervises the allocation,
Disparate Treatment and Impact for Wrongful Termination
Employers may often not realize it, but inconsistency in small-business activities is obvious to employees and others working with the business. Human resources departments need to handle situations professionally with similar treatment for all employees to avoid discrimination under civil
How do I choose a guardian for my child?
Of course, it’s important to choose your guardian carefully, but also keep in mind that you can change your decision as often as and whenever you’d like. When designating a guardian for your child, you can create a checks-and-balances system
Paying Employees for Jury Duty
Am I required to pay wages to employees who serve on jury duty? You are not required to pay wages to non-exempt employees who serve on jury duty. Exempt employees must be paid full salary for any week in which they
6 Reasons Why Your Business Needs An Employee Handbook
1. An Employee Handbook will establish uniform, clearly defined policies, guidelines, and standards. 2. It helps orient new employees to your policies and culture. 3. It acts as a reference to help prevent or resolve internal disputes. 4. It saves time, by answering
What can an employer deduct from an employee’s paycheck?
An employer can deduct funds for: -union dues or tax withholdings; -any losses caused by your dishonesty; willful misconduct or gross negligence; or specific deductions that you previously gave written authorization to the employer to make. In addition, wages could be deducted for food
Can an employer ask an employee to take a drug test?
Yes, if the employee is a job applicant. On the other hand, if the person is already an employee, the employer usually must have some legitimate or important interest in requiring drug testing, such as a reasonable suspicion that the
Are there any limits on what an employer can ask during a job interview?
Yes. Interview questions generally must relate to the skills and background necessary to do the job. For example, an employer normally cannot ask you your age, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. Nor can an interviewer normally ask whether you have
WAGE LAWS ON MANDATORY TRAINING
Under California wage and hour laws, employers are required to pay all non-exempt hourly employees for attending mandatory company meetings. This means that when workers in California are required to go to a meeting, regardless of whether or not the
Announcement: Hasti Daneshvar has joined The Bump’s team of experts as their first ever “Legal Expert”
I am pleased to announce that I am now the Legal Expert for The Bump, a wonderful guide for today's parents. I appreciate the opportunity The Bump has given me by allowing me to answer their reader's legal questions