Business owners have wide discretion in determining the best corporate structure to use in setting up their businesses. Some use a single entity, while others use multiple entities, which can take the form of corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. Regardless of form, however, Continue Reading
U.S. Department of Labor Publishes Final Rule on Independent Contractor Status
The Bottom Line The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a final rule that changes how potential employers assess whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The final rule, issued January 9, 2024, was published in the Federal Continue Reading
California Pushes the Boundaries of Its Ability To Limit Employer Use of Restrictive Covenants Agreements
The Bottom Line California already has among the strictest limitations in the United States on the use of employee restrictive covenants agreements. Specifically, California Business and Professions Code Section 16600 voids “every contract by which anyone is restrained from engaging in a Continue Reading