People get hurt, physically and emotionally. Sometimes, these injuries are severe enough to qualify as a disability by medical and legal standards. When you return to work after suffering an injury, you may need some adjustment in your duties. Perhaps you cannot live...
Perhaps you are launching a new business, or perhaps your company is expanding, and you need more staff. You want to offer an employment contract that provides the appropriate work-related details for the employee and, at the same time, protects both you and your...
As a business owner, you like to run a tight ship. However, you also understand that you still have a lot to learn as far as dealing with employee relations and all the rules and regulations that govern your business. You worked hard to get this far, and you do not...
For many employees in California, tipping is how they make most of their money. Tipping has come under a lot of scrutiny in recent years, so much so that some restaurants have done away with it entirely. One Los Angeles restaurant did precisely this by simply...
Like most of your neighbors in Newport Beach, you spend a significant amount of time at work. While most jobs have both positive and negative aspects, you do not want to be miserable. Unfortunately, though, according to a recent study, as many as 20% of U.S. employees...
Looking for a new job can be stressful. After all, if you have to go without employment for even a couple of weeks, you may not be able to pay your bills. Still, when interviewing for a new position, you should be able to trust a potential employer to follow the law....
The stereotypical situation involving any kind of employment discrimination happens at work, but did you know it can also occur even before a company hires you? You can face discrimination during the job-hunting process, from reading about positions to interviewing...
Lately, topics on school bullying are gaining the recognition and concern needed to prevent America's youth from developing mental and perhaps physical damage. For many of these young people, leaving junior high or graduating from high school is a relief. The relief...
The holiday season is often stressful for most people in California and elsewhere. Not only do you have to deal with the shopping crowds and a house full of kids home on winter break, but your marriage might also be strained. This is a normal occurrence for many...
The divorce process can be difficult for everyone involved, especially when there are issues the couple does not agree about. Divorce mediation is becoming an increasingly popular way to tackle disputes without resorting to full-scale litigation. Understanding the...
