Whether you work as an independent contractor or your business hires independent contractors, California’s new AB5 law, which went into effect January 1, 2020, forces your hand on becoming an employer or an employee depending on how you conduct your business.

Learn more in this episode of the Bottled Business Sense Show.

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Bill Bernard – WFBLegalConsulting.com

bill@wfblegalconsulting.com

949.698.6222

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Rick Moscoso – Captivate365.com

rick@captivate365.com

949.667.1182

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The Bottled Business Sense Show provides practical business perspectives that uniquely emphasize both legal and media marketing strategies that protect and insure the longevity of your business.

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Under federal law, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) prosecutes claims of discrimination. The Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) handles claims brought under California law. An employee, may go to these agencies and file a complaint, referred to as a “charge,” outlining the general facts supporting his or her claim of harassment.  But then what happens?

 

Learn what you need to know in this episode of the Bottled Business Sense Show.

 


 

Bill Bernard – WFBLegalConsulting.com

bill@wfblegalconsulting.com

949.698.6222

 

Rick Moscoso – Captivate365.com

rick@captivate365.com

949.667.1182

 

The Bottled Business Sense Show provides practical business perspectives that uniquely emphasize both legal and media marketing strategies that protect and insure the longevity of your business.

 

WFB LEGAL CONSULTING–LAWYER FOR BUSINESS–A BEST ASSET PROTECTION Services Group

 

In simple terms, a severance agreement is an enforceable contract that an employer provides to an employee upon termination. Often severance agreements can include waivers of certain rights as well as confidentiality provisions. Their intent usually depends on each unique circumstance and the facts leading to the termination of employment.

Learn about the important restrictions associated with these agreements, and what every employee and employer should know about them, in this episode of the Bottled Business Sense Show.

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Bill Bernard – WFBLegalConsulting.com bill@wfblegalconsulting.com 949.698.6222

Rick Moscoso – Captivate365.com rick@captivate365.com 949.667.1182

The Bottled Business Sense Show provides practical business perspectives that uniquely emphasize both legal and media marketing strategies that protect and insure the longevity of your business.

WFB LEGAL CONSULTING–LAWYER FOR BUSINESS–A BEST ASSET PROTECTION Services Group

Determining whether a California worker is an independent contractor or an employee has never been an exact science, with a lot riding on correct classification. The California Supreme Court recently tried to simplify the issue by adopting a new “ABC” test for California for claims under the IWC Wage Orders for minimum wage, overtime pay, and meal and rest period violations.

Learn about these important changes in this episode of the Bottled Business Sense Show.

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Bill Bernard – WFBLegalConsulting.com bill@wfblegalconsulting.com 949.698.6222

Rick Moscoso – Captivate365.com rick@captivate365.com 949.667.1182

The Bottled Business Sense Show provides practical business perspectives that uniquely emphasize both legal and media marketing strategies that protect and insure the longevity of your business.

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California requires non-exempt employees be afforded rest breaks and meal periods after working a certain number of hours. Penalties will result against the employer otherwise. But what happens if an employer requires the meal break to take place at the place of employment?

Learn more in this episode of the Bottled Business Sense Show.

WFB LEGAL CONSULTING–LAWYER FOR BUSINESS–A BEST ASSET PROTECTION Services Group

Bill Bernard – WFBLegalConsulting.com
bill@wfblegalconsulting.com
949.698.6222

Rick Moscoso – Captivate365.com
rick@captivate365.com
949.667.1182

The Bottled Business Sense Show provides practical business perspectives that uniquely emphasize both legal and media marketing strategies that protect and insure the longevity of your business.

WFB LEGAL CONSULTING–LAWYER FOR BUSINESS–A BEST ASSET PROTECTION Services Group

California employers have many different obligations to train employees on certain issues.  The primary training obligation that applies to nearly every employer is to provide sexual harassment prevention training. Employers should review the requirements that pertain to them on our next show, in order to ensure compliance.  

WFB LEGAL CONSULTING–LAWYER FOR BUSINESS–A BEST ASSET PROTECTION Services Group

Bill Bernard – WFBLegalConsulting.com
bill@wfblegalconsulting.com
949.698.6222

Rick Moscoso – Captivate365.com
rick@captivate365.com
949.667.1182

The Bottled Business Sense Show provides practical business perspectives that uniquely emphasize both legal and media marketing strategies that protect and insure the longevity of your business.

WFB LEGAL CONSULTING–LAWYER FOR BUSINESS–A BEST ASSET PROTECTION Services Group

Unlawful sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual conduct that is physical, verbal, written, or otherwise, and that is either severe or pervasive, which can create a hostile work environment. It can cause multiple economic problems for employers.

Let’s examine each of these factors, and more, on this episode of the Bottled Business Sense Show.

 

WFB LEGAL CONSULTING–LAWYER FOR BUSINESS–A BEST ASSET PROTECTION Services Group

Bill Bernard – WFBLegalConsulting.com
bill@wfblegalconsulting.com
949.698.6222

Rick Moscoso – Captivate365.com
rick@captivate365.com
949.667.1182

The Bottled Business Sense Show provides practical business perspectives that uniquely emphasize both legal and media marketing strategies that protect and insure the longevity of your business.

WFB LEGAL CONSULTING–LAWYER FOR BUSINESS–A BEST ASSET PROTECTION Services Group