Time to Revisit the Rules of Renting
The real estate market in Southern California has been on a relatively wild ride. As uncertainty – and interest rates – grow, there is more attention turned toward alternatives to […]
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Are Commission and Bonus Payments Considered Wages Under California Law?
Both a commission payment and a bonus payment are considered to be wages under California law. (Labor Code § 200; Neisendorf v. Levi Strauss & Co. (2006) 143 Cal.App.4th 509.) […]
Residential Evictions During COVID-19
COVID-19 has prompted an incredible number of new laws, orders, changes in procedure, and other modifications to how and when a tenant may be evicted and when rents are actually […]
Gym Membership Dues in the Time of COVID-19
Gyms sell access to their facilities, their equipment, sometimes to workout instruction, and other amenities. Each of these offerings require that the customer can enter the building – a matter […]
Salary and Sorry: When in Doubt Pay by the Hour
Employers are more likely to pay large damages awards when they choose to pay employees a salary. Moreover, employees are more likely to miss breaks and the associated health and […]
Three Contractor’s License Mistakes That Matter
Contractors – even licensed contractors – sometimes make mistakes. There are at least three mistakes that could result in the contractor being deemed unlicensed by a judge or jury. This […]