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Additional Employer Requirements Under San Francisco Paid Parental Leave Ordinance

May 20, 2018
4 min

Additional Employer Requirements Under San Francisco Paid Parental Leave Ordinance

In California, employees can apply for paid family leave (PFL) benefits administered through the California’s Employment Development Department (EDD). These PFL benefits are funded through employee-paid payroll taxes, and provide eligible employees with six (6) weeks of partial wage replacement. No state-wide law requires that employers offer paid parental leave. San Francisco, however, has enacted a local ordinance, the San Francisco Paid Parental Leave Ordinance (SFPPLO),

The Grady Firm Celebrates Its Fourth Anniversary

Jennifer Grady

Mar 15, 2016
2 min

The Grady Firm Celebrates Its Fourth Anniversary

On March 19, 2016, The Grady Firm, P.C. celebrates its four year anniversary. Ms. Grady with the former ambassador to China at IIUSA EB-5 conference in San Francisco We would like to thank our clients, colleagues, and referral partners for helping us reach this milestone, and for supporting our success along the way. Over the past four years, we have grown from helping Startups in Silicon Beach develop ideas into full-fledged businesses, to helping companies across the state

5 Secrets to Preparing a Successful H-1B Application

Jennifer Grady

Dec 1, 2015
6 min

5 Secrets to Preparing a Successful H-1B Application

by Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. One of the most notorious ways for foreign professionals to obtain a visa and even a Green Card in the US is through an H-1B visa, which requires sponsorship by the professional’s employer, and can be granted for three years with one additional three year renewal. The H-1B allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations, and requires a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. However, with great benefits comes great

California Cities and Counties “Ban the Box” That Asks About Criminal History on Job App

Jennifer Grady

Nov 19, 2015
2 min

California Cities and Counties “Ban the Box” That Asks About Criminal History on Job App

It’s a familiar box on any job application. “Check here if you have ever been convicted of a crime in a court of law.” But is it legal? Recent US Census results illustrate that as many as 70 million American adults have a criminal record of some kind. In California, as many as 1 in 4 adults has an arrest or conviction in their history. Employers are reluctant to hire individuals with such a background, even though they may otherwise be well-qualified. Supporters of the so-cal

City of San Francisco Announces its 2016 Increased Employer Healthcare Spending Rates

Jennifer Grady

Aug 26, 2015
2 min

City of San Francisco Announces its 2016 Increased Employer Healthcare Spending Rates

San Francisco increases employer healthcare spending law rates. Photo © Jennifer Grady The City of San Francisco has announced the 2016 rates for its employer health care spending law, under which employers must either contribute a specified amount toward their employees’ health care costs on a regular basis, or pay into a city health care fund for San Francisco residents. Employers with workers in San Francisco will have to pay more next year to comply with the city’s healt

The Grady Firm Celebrates Its Third Anniversary With Expansion Across California and Latin America

Jennifer Grady

Mar 18, 2015
4 min

The Grady Firm Celebrates Its Third Anniversary With Expansion Across California and Latin America

On March 19, 2015, The Grady Firm, P.C. celebrates its third anniversary. Founded in 2012 by Jennifer Grady, Esq. as a one-woman firm dedicated to serving the legal and business counseling needs of entrepreneurs, the firm has evolved into a one-stop shop for business owners with a team of eight attorneys specializing in business, employment, litigation, immigration, and international business law. The Los Angeles office in Miracle Mile The firm has offices throughout Californ

The Grady Firm to Attend EB-5 Market Exchange Conference in San Francisco, October 22-24, 2014

Jennifer Grady

Oct 20, 2014
2 min

The Grady Firm to Attend EB-5 Market Exchange Conference in San Francisco, October 22-24, 2014

Photo Credit: http://iiusa.org Jennifer Grady, Esq., founding attorney of The Grady Firm, P.C. will attend the fourth annual EB-5 Market Exchange in San Francisco on October 22-24, 2014, hosted by IIUSA. The exchange is the industry’s largest annual gathering of business-focused EB-5 professionals and will draw over 500 attendees for a week of business development, industry education, and Program Advocacy. International investment and economic development professionals from a

New Paid Sick Leave Requirements for California Employers Starts July 1, 2015

Jennifer Grady

Oct 3, 2014
5 min

New Paid Sick Leave Requirements for California Employers Starts July 1, 2015

By Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. and Gayane Khechoomian, Esq. Starting on July 1, 2015, a new law affecting millions of Californians will require that employers – both public and private – provide paid sick leave to all their employees. The “Healthy, Workplace, Healthy Families Act” (AB-1522) signed into effect by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. applies to all employees who work in California for 30 or more days in a year. The law defines “employer” as any person employing another und

Jennifer Grady

Sep 6, 2014
2 min

Jennifer Grady, Esq. to be a ”Super Mentor” at Green Festival Los Angeles, Sept 12, 2014

Photo credit: http://www.greenfestivals.org On September 12, 2014, Jennifer Grady, Esq. will be counseling Green business owners as part of the Pay It Forward Labs Super Mentor area at the Green Festival at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The PIF Labs Super Mentor area will feature experts from all fields of business from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Attendees who are interested in speaking with the mentors can schedule a time to speak with them at the PIF Labs designated area of the

San Francisco Board of Supervisors Passes Fair Chance Ordinance, Creating New Employer Requirements

Jennifer Grady

Sep 3, 2014
1 min

San Francisco Board of Supervisors Passes Fair Chance Ordinance, Creating New Employer Requirements

by Gayane Khechoomian As of August 13, 2014, San Francisco businesses with 20 or more employees are required to review an individual’s qualifications before inquiring about that person’s arrest and conviction record(s) and related information. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed the Fair Chance Ordinance (“FCO”) requiring that employers limit the use of criminal history information and follow certain procedures and restrictions when inquiring about and using convict

The Grady Firm, P.C. Expands to San Francisco and San Diego, California

Jennifer Grady

Aug 15, 2014
2 min

The Grady Firm, P.C. Expands to San Francisco and San Diego, California

The Grady Firm, P.C. is pleased to announce that it has opened offices in San Francisco and San Diego, California to better serve the needs of its clientele throughout the state. These offices are exciting additions to the current Los Angeles headquarters in the Miracle Mile/Museum District of Los Angeles, which is located across the street from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) on Wilshire Boulevard in the heart of Los Angeles. At the San Francisco location, The G

Why Does Your Company Need an Employee Handbook?

Jennifer Grady

Aug 11, 2014
1 min

Why Does Your Company Need an Employee Handbook?

Wage and hour disputes are on the rise in California, where the laws tend to favor the employee over the employer. One of the first things that plaintiff’s counsel will ask for in a lawsuit is a copy of the company’s Employee Handbook, so it is essential that a company have a tailored, up-to-date Handbook that outlines the company’s policies, along with the relevant California leave laws. Employee Handbooks should be updated annually, and the signature pages must be kept in

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Practice Areas

Business Law

Business formation

Contracts

Corporate Recordkeeping

Business Advising

Immigration Law

Green Card based on Marriage

Green Card based on Employment

Naturalization

Investor Visas

Employment Visas

Visas for Trucking Companies

Employment Law

Outsourced Human Resources Department

Personnel file documents and record-keeping

Severance Agreements

Anti-Harassment Training

Employee Investigations

Counseling and Planning on employee issues

GET SOCIAL

CONTACT US

Tel. 949-798-6298

info@gradyfirm.com

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About
Jennifer Grady, Esq.
Anthony Mance, Esq.
Laura Lee, Paralegal
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