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New Revenue Rule Affects Franchisors
An updated rule issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) will again change when most franchisors can recognize revenue in their financial statements from the sale of their franchises and their collection of initial franchise fees.
California Employers, a Well-Rounded Time-Keeping Policy is No Longer Good Policy
Once in a while, the California Supreme Court makes a ruling which declares unlawful an employment practice previously perceived as lawful. Today, the California Supreme Court in Donohue v. AMN Services, LLC held that rounding
California Extends Protections for Residential Tenants to June 30, 2021
In August 2020 Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020. Among other protections, the law gave tenants who were unable to pay rent due to COVID-19-related distress for the
Is Franchising In the Crosshairs of Federal Regulators and Legislators?
The Feds may be targeting franchising. In September 2020, Rohit Chopra, one of the five commissioners on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), declared on Twitter that “[franchise] regulators must stop unfair, deceptive, and discriminatory practices
How Did I Not See This Coming? Retroactive Application of Dynamex
Today, the California Supreme Court held that the ABC Test, as articulated in Dynamex, applies retroactively to claims under California’s Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Orders. ABC Test Background In 2018, in notable Dynamex Operations West,
Co-ops: A Tool for Small Business Recovery
Many small businesses have been hurt or even destroyed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Owners may have lost their business and their funds. One of the legal tools that can help some owners recover is the
Vaccination Guidance for Employers: Frequently Asked Questions
In this ever-changing COVID-19 landscape, the prospect of employee vaccinations creates many questions and compliance concerns for employers. These concerns include whether, and to what extent, employers can and should require vaccinations for employees. While
COVID-Related Tax Relief Act Summary
(As of December 22, 2020) Congress passed the $900 Billion COVID-Related Tax Relief Act of 2020 (“COVIDTRA” or “the Act”) as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, on December 21, 2020. As of
Update Regarding the Paycheck Protection Program
(as of December 22, 2020) On December 21, 2020, the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which includes the COVID-Related Tax Relief Act of 2020 (“COVIDTRA”).
Top Employer Questions as We Round the Curve to the New Year
Welcome to the holiday season! Usually, this is the time we advise employers about holiday celebrations, provide warnings about serving alcohol during company parties, and field questions regarding employee time off requests. This year, the