Companies desire to hire independent contractors rather than employees to save money on overtime pay, payroll taxes, and unemployment and worker’s compensation insurance, just to name a few benefits. But are companies taking advantage by misclassifying workers?
With unemployment rates hitting record-breaking lows and startups growing all around the Bay Area, companies in the Silicon Valley can’t fill roles fast enough. Whether you are planning to grow your team or hiring for the first time, our labor and employment attorney is an expert on the ever-changing laws.
Two major U.S. wireless carriers are reportedly almost ready to submit a proposed agreement to antitrust regulators for approval. This mega business merger between T-Mobile and Sprint is projected to draw negative comments from the current presidential administration as the antitrust regulators adamantly expressed disapproval of proposed AT&T/Time Warner merger earlier this year.
California business owners who are currently facing financial or legal problems (or both) may want to follow a developing story regarding a proposed acquisition.
Many California workers, such as police officers, bus drivers or other public servants, understand how challenging it can be to resolve contract problems with their employers.
Blue Cross, the medical insurance giant, was recently involved in a contract dispute with Piedmont hospitals.
When one company buys out another or several businesses merge their assets, it's likely that much thought and consideration of various factors went into the process ahead of time.
Many California teachers and others throughout the nation understand what it's like to feel as though their career needs are not being met regarding their employment contracts with administrators.
CVS Health Corp is another step closer to buying out a giant in the health insurance industry, Aetna. A proposed business merger has gained approval from shareholders in both companies.
California teachers may relate to problems their teaching peers are currently trying to resolve in another state. Teachers in 55 counties have joined in solidarity to demand increase in their wages.
