Interview Questions Employers Cannot Ask
Due to legislative updates over the last year, California employers are becoming increasingly limited in the types of questions they can ask candidates during the application and interview process. Here are a few examples of questions that California employers cannot ask in 2019…
Three Common Wage and Hour Issues Workers Face
One of the basic tenants of the worker and employer relationship is that employees receive payment for the time they work. While this arrangement is supposed to be straightforward, some employers try to bend the rules or withhold payment to their employees. Because wage theft is one of the most common employment problems that workers face, every employee should be aware of some common ways that businesses withhold wages from workers and the steps you can take to get compensation.
Personal Debt Analyzing Debt Settlement vs. Bankruptcy. What Is Right For Me?
In these uncertain times debt can be a scary proposition for anyone. When your debts become overwhelming, you begin searching for relief. Debt settlement and bankruptcy are solutions to the same problem – What are the most direct methods for getting out of debt? — but they can take very different tolls on your future […]
Life After Bankruptcy, How Does It Affect My Credit?
Consequences of Bankruptcy In these uncertain times a large number of people will be facing financial challenges that are scary and often times insurmountable. It is important to research and carefully consider the impact debt settlement or bankruptcy will have down the road. In certain cases bankruptcy may be inevitable, in which case planning is […]
Famous Celebrities You May Not Have Known Filed Bankruptcy Including Wayne Newton, MC Hammer, Mark Twain, and More.
Bankruptcy Is More Common Than You Think. During these uncertain times it is easy to get lost in the day to day negative press and lack of clarity about the future. It’s important to take everything in stride and realize that financial difficulties happen to the best of us, and should be looked at as […]
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: What to Avoid Before Filing
For a trouble-free Chapter 7 bankruptcy, avoid these transactions before filing. If you’re considering bankruptcy, there are many things that you may innocently or accidentally do with your finances, which could hurt your bankruptcy case, even if you don’t plan to file for many months. It’s usually best to talk to a lawyer when planning […]
When To Write Your Will
There are a few big life events that can happen to a person that can bring up the question “is it time I write my will?” This can sometimes happen after a medical diagnosis or when you have your first child. For everyone, deciding when to write your will is going to be different based […]
How To Stop Robocalls From Reaching Your Phone and Your Rights
According to research done by the communications security firm First Orion, from 2017 to 2018, the amount of spam calls placed jumped from 3.7% to 29.2%. In 2019, it’s expected that almost half of all cell phone calls will be spam calls if this trend continues.
The first step you can take to minimize the amount of robocalls you receive is to put your number on the National Do Not Call Registry, which is maintained by the Federal Trade Commission. However, since there are many marketers who will ignore the registry, another way to filter these calls is to let an app screen your calls…
An Option to Reorganize and Save Your Business
If your company has faltered on the road to success, and debts have overtaken your ability to pay them, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy is an option to reorganize your business. Filing a Chapter 11 bankruptcy does not require closing your doors or selling the company to appease the debtors. Instead, it is a legal way to end collections harassment and come up with a plan for repayment of debts, capital improvements and future success. The question of whether to file a Chapter 11 bankruptcy usually comes down to having limited options.
Legislation Updates Every Employer Should Know
Employment laws are constantly changing, and it’s important for employers to stay updated on new legislative requirements so they don’t unknowingly violate them. Under the new Senate Bill 1343 which will take effect January 1, 2021, employers with five or more employees (including temporary or seasonal), must provide at minimum two hours of sexual harassment training to supervisory employees and one hour of sexual harassment training to nonsupervisory employees.