As the 2019 California Legislative Session comes to a close in mid-September, employers around the state are closely monitoring two bills that may impact their employment processes. Senate Bill 218 (SB 218) and Assembly Bill 170 (AB 170) are two bills that focus on employee discrimination and how that discrimination must be handled by employers. […]
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An out-of-state LLC may have California registration and tax obligations even if it was formed elsewhere. California considers factors such as whether the LLC conducts transactions for financial gain in the state and whether its California sales, property, or payroll exceed statutory thresholds. A foreign LLC may also need to register with the California Secretary
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New business owners who are creating a start-up company are often overwhelmed by the number of local, state and federal tax regulations that they must follow. Experienced business owners often find that they are so accustomed to paying taxes, that they inadvertently pay more than necessary in an attempt to remain in compliance with the
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How can you protect your assets in private equity mergers and acquisitions? As these deals have grown larger and more frequent over recent years, investors have stumbled as often as they’ve succeeded. You don’t need to let this fact discourage you, but you should take it as a reminder that you need to start with
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The recent changes in the Federal Overtime Rule have not only raised the salaries of many non-exempt (paid hourly) but also have changed the rules for overtime payments as well. Under the new rules, any employee who does not qualify for as exempt from overtime rules will be considered a 40 hour per week employee,
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The Final Overtime Rule, Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales and Computer Employees is set to take effect, leaving many executives and employers wondering how it will impact their current business structure. What does the implementation of the Final Overtime Rule mean? When the new rules go into effect, the
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Building a solid reputation for your business is crucial for a company to survive and stay competitive in your industry. The trust that you build with customers and vendors will not only affect the way the public views your company, but also your company’s bottom line. The more your customers trust your company, the more
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The duties and responsibilities of accountants and business law attorneys often overlap. Sometimes, the lines become so blurred that it’s difficult to see when professional legal help may be necessary. If there is ever any question concerning whether to involve legal counsel, accountants should always err on the side of caution. Be aware of confidentiality
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