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Business and real estate law firm, LMA Law, LLP has joined business and real estate law firm Strategy Law, LLP as of June 30, 2024. Both firms have been collaborating and working on projects together for several years. The joining of the two firms...
Strategy Law is pleased to announce that Jack Easterbrook, Serge Filatov, Jason Murai and Tamara Pow have all been named on the Northern California 2024 Super Lawyers List. The Super Lawyers list recognizes no more than 5% of attorneys in each state to receive...
By: Leiann Laiks, Esq. Expansion of Paid Sick Leave 1. Increased Paid Sick Leave: Effective with the passage of SB 616, paid sick leave entitlement has been extended from 3 days (or 24 hours) to 5 days (or 40 hours) annually. Employers have...
By: Leiann Laiks, Esq. This post by Leiann Laiks, an employment attorney in San Francisco, explores the legal implications of work-from-home arrangements for expense reimbursement. Who should read this? The information in this post is relevant for both employers and employees in California, particularly...
By: Leiann Laiks, Esq. In California, Labor Code 558.1 LC poses a significant consideration for employers, as it holds individuals personally accountable for violations of wage and hour laws. Let’s break down what this means for businesses: Key Points of Labor Code 558.1...
By: Leiann Laiks, Esq. As of January 1, 2023, California law extends the provision of bereavement leave to private employers with five or more employees, offering up to five days of leave to eligible individuals. Exceptions to Note: Short-Term Employment: Employers are not obligated...
By: Leiann Laiks, Esq. On February 12, 2024, the Ninth Circuit, in the case of Johnson v. Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC, 93 F.4th 459 (9th Cir. 2024), made a significant ruling regarding the handling of nonindividual Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims. The court...
The 13th Annual Fight Stroke Walk is happening on Sunday, May 5th at the beautiful San Jose Municipal Rose Garden! This 5K walk is a chance to raise awareness about stroke, celebrate stroke survivors, and remember those who were affected by this condition. Strategy...
By: Leiann Laiks, Esq. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), workplace violence ranks as the second leading cause of fatal workplace injuries in the United States, impacting nearly 2 million American workers annually. In California, SB 553 mandates all employers (except...
In the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Silicon Valley, particularly within the dynamic landscape of startup companies, equity compensation plays a pivotal role in attracting and retaining top talent. However, the draw of equity comes with complex tax implications that can significantly affect both the recipient’s...