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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...