C.A. Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Requirements Delayed Until 2021 New harassment training deadline is January 1, 2021, & once every 2 years for supervisors Employers who complied with the training requirements of SB 1343 in 2019 will NOT have to retrain their employees, instead, they can stay in accordance with the 2 year cycle For…
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Restrictions on Arbitration Effective Jan. I, 2020, Labor Code § 432.6 PROHIBITS employers from requiring an applicant or employee to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment It also prohibits retaliation against those who REFUSE to sign the agreement Employment attorneys expect this new mandate to be challenged under the Federal Arbitration Act,…
Continue reading…Disputing Chargebacks
Fighting a Chargeback WHAT WE NEED: Copy of registration, Copy of itemized invoice Copy of chargeback with the amount Copy of driver’s license Reason for chargeback Any evidence against the claim GOOD PRACTICE: Train your staff Whenever they notice damage, they should: write a report & take a photo NOTICE: Attorney advertising; Attorney licensed to…
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What is Credit Repair? Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act {FCRA), every consumer has rights related to their credit report: Equifax, TransUnion, & Experian must provide free credit reports to the public & individuals are permitted to request that inaccurate information be moved from these reports Consumers are given the right to dispute any entry…
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Things to know about Bed Bug Litigation Your Best Defense is proving that you did ALL you could to protect against Bed Bugs Monthly Spraying of Roams by a licensed Pest Control Servicer Document all Spraying and Inspections Install Mattress Protectors on all Beds Have a Written Policy in place describing what to do in…
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Why it is Necessary for Employees to Sign Documents When They Start Work? Lawyers are going to Employees educating them of their Employment Rights In Law, the only thing that matters is what can be proved Employment Agreements allow the Court to rely on fact on paper, rather than words, when deciding a case Agreements…
Continue reading…PAGA Lawsuits in California
What PAGA is & Why it Matters PAGA stands for Private Attorneys General Act and it “authorizes aggrieved employees to file lawsuits to recover civil penalties on behalf of themselves, other employees, & the State of CA for La- bor Code violations Lawyers are using this power against Businesses by filing actions against Employers If…
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Lost Chargebacks: How to Recover Chargebacks have riddled the hospitality industry for decades. Credit card companies more often than not, take the side of the card holder and charge the business owner a $35 processing fee. I have negotiated a split fee with a Collection Company on funds they collect. We no longer need to…
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