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Overtime exempt? / The state’s new minimum wage law may cause employers to fret a bit
On July 1, California’s minimum wage increased to $9 per hour — but there are some related issues that could have a larger impact on businesses than the increase in wages. The minimum wage increase not only raises regular and overtime wages, it also affects the classification standards of “overtime exempt” employees. In most cases, […]
CEQA abuse rises; what businesses should know if they need discretionary permits
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) was signed into law in 1970, designed to ensure that when state and local agencies make decisions that impact the environment, the impact of those decisions is analyzed. What is becoming more common today, however, is that CEQA can be misused.
How a few simple controls can make the difference in fraud prevention
By and far, the most pervasive fraud risks to companies are cybercrime and internal fraud, so it's important for companies to take steps to better protect themselves from these risks.
What to do when your company is named in a personal injury lawsuit
Owners of midsize or growing businesses often overlook the simple things that, if done up front, would help them avoid a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.
Why employers need to be aware of the changes on the way for Medi-Cal
Expansion of Medi-Cal under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was expected to generate as many as 2 million new enrollees by the end of 2014. With 1.9 million consumers already registered for the program by the end of March, however, and an additional 900,000 applications pending, the response has been even greater than anticipated.
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- July 31, 2014
Smart 50 Awards – Columbus
Kara Goldin
Tim Schigel
James D. White