
Unemployed, underemployed, or self-employed and now, out of a job? You may be entitled to Unemployme
As shelter-in place orders went into effect throughout the nation in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19, businesses have closed...

CARES Act Stimulus Provides Relief to Small Businesses, Self-Employed Individuals, Sole Proprietors,
There is no doubt that businesses throughout all sectors have been gravely impacted by COVID-19. On March 19, 2020, all non-essential...

Self-Employed and Gig Workers are Eligible for Unemployment Insurance Under the CARES Act
Self-employed and gig worked should apply for Unemployment Insurance benefits are eligible for $1,050 per week for a maximum of 39 weeks.

Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Critical Questions and Answers Regarding Emergency Leave to
Critical information relevant to California employees about their rights under FFCRA, including the ESPLA and EFMLEA. Focus on employers wit

PLI: Incubator Boot Camp: Tools for New Lawyers Looking to Go Solo
On April 15, 2016, I will be speaking at a seminar to help lawyers starting their own practices. We will focus on Forming the practice...

ACBA: Distinguished Service Award for New Lawyer
I was recently featured in a Member Spotlight on the Alameda County Bar Association website. On January 14, I was given the Distinguished...

Get To Know The California Paid Sick Leave Law
On July 1, 2015, the right to accrue and take sick leave under California's Paid Sick Leave Law took effect. This blog provides...

Employee or Independent Contractors? Uber Slammed with Class Action Misclassification Lawsuit
How many times have you seen or read about a new start-up company and then immediately kicked yourself for not coming up with that idea...

Peabody v. Time Warner Cable
Commissioned salespeople are entitled to overtime pay for hours worked each week over 40 hours! This is true unless they fall under the...

Rules Regarding Employees and Holiday Pay
There is nothing like waking up in the morning to the realization that you don't have to go in to work today because your office is...