You may ask, “When should I change my will and trust?” Life changes. A regular review of your Estate Plan ensures your current wishes reflect those changes. If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, your Estate Plan may need to change. Do you have a properly signed will, trust, and Powers of Attorney [..]
There is a lot to celebrate at The Swenson Law Firm. March marks their 5 year anniversary and they received the Best Legal Services in Orangevale over the weekend- that is two years in a row! Samuel Swenson came from a family of entrepreneurs. Samuel previously worked in larger law firms. He enjoyed the work, [..]
Asking, “When should I update my will or trust?” is a very common question. Looking into this can help protect you, your family members and your assets. Some changes in Life Circumstances may give you cause to update your will, trust, and other estate planning documents. Some examples of these are: birth or adoption of [..]
When hiring an independent contractor, having an Independent Contractor Agreement is important. California has very stringent labor laws. First, it is important that you are correctly classifying someone as an Independent Contractor. Incorrectly classifying employees as independent contractors could subject the employer to liability under the Unfair Competition Law. Who creates the agreement? If you [..]
Hiring new employees is an exciting time in your business. However, it usually raises questions related to classification of employees, especially in California. Wage and hour laws in California are some of the most stringent in the nation. Below is some basic information on the classification of employees. This is not an all-inclusive list. Independent Contractor [..]
California requires all corporations, limited liability companies (LLC) and common interest development associations to update their records on file with the California Secretary of State every two years during a specific 6-month filing period based on the filing date of the original form, which is known as a Statement of Information. An LLC’s first Statement of Information [..]
An increasing number of employees are starting to work from home on a regular basis. As computer technology allows workers to accomplish their job duties from outside the office, telecommuting makes more sense. Not only does it lower the cost of providing office space for employees, it can provide the employee more time to efficiently [..]
Employers should be aware that their employees are going to be on social media websites, and not just for personal reasons. Thus, it is important to have guidelines for how you expect your employees to conduct themselves online. Most of the guidelines for online conduct are common sense, but it is better to outline your [..]
When an employee is departing from your company, it is important to follow certain procedures in order to protect your business’s interests. Below are a few guidelines to consider: Review the employee’s file and inform the employee of any obligations that continue beyond his or her termination of employment. For example, a non-disclosure agreement that [..]
One of the most important ways you can protect your trade secrets is to have your employees sign confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements. It is important to make it clear to your employees what their obligations are with respect to protecting the company’s trade secrets and confidential information. You should confer with a local business attorney [..]
