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Franchise 101: Taking the Red Pill on Non-Compete Covenants; and They Were Just Kidding
Franchisor 101: Taking the Red Pill on Non-Compete Covenants Franchisors and Franchisees in California have long conducted themselves based on precedent that voids post-termination covenants against competition in a franchise agreement in California. Recently, a
Franchise 101: Nothing Personal in Claims Against Hotel Franchisor; and Successor Slips Out of Non-Compete
FRANCHISOR 101: Nothing Personal in Claims Against Hotel Franchisor A guest sued the Hampton Inn and Suites franchisee in Nashville, Tennessee and the franchisor’s parent company, Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc. (“Hilton”), claiming race discrimination
New Guidance for Employers on COVID-19 in the Workplace
After several months, California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) released updated guidance on COVID-19 in the form of FAQs. The new guidance provides answers to many questions employers face when re-opening the workplace,
How to Be a Smart Spouse
No one wants to be blindsided by a negative financial situation, particularly one created by one’s spouse. California protects spouses during marriage, by establishing that each partner has a fiduciary duty to the other. The
Getting Married in California? Here’s What You Should Know
Many Californians get married without understanding the contract they are entering into. Here are the basics of California Family Law: Community Property: Anything acquired during marriage is presumed to be community property. This means that
California Employers: Another Reminder to Review Your Employment Arbitration Agreement
A recent Court of Appeal decision reminds California employers to review severability provisions within employment arbitration agreements. In Nichole Kec v. Superior Court, a former employee (Kec) brought individual, class and Private Attorneys General Act
DOL Provides Guidance on When the FFCRA Covers Summer Camp, Summer Program Closures
On June 26, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published guidance on when an employee may take leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) to care for their child based on a
Minimum Wage Alert: Employers Must Comply with New Local Increases by July 1, 2020
On January 1, 2020, the State of California increased the minimum wage to $13 per hour for employers with 26 or more employees and to $12 per hour for employers with 25 or fewer employees.
Franchise 101: COVID-19 vs. Item 19; and Recruitment Reprimand
FRANCHISOR 101: COVID-19 vs. Item 19 Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) can provide information on how a prospective franchisee may perform financially. Historical financial performance representations (FPRs) may be made if the
Anti-Antibody Testing: Updated Guidance from the EEOC on COVID-19 Testing
In April 2020 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) provided guidance on the types of employee screening employers can perform to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. In the April 2020 release the