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For Australians Searching for an Alternative to the Competitive H-1B Visa, the E-3 Specialty Occupat

Jan 25, 2016
3 min

For Australians Searching for an Alternative to the Competitive H-1B Visa, the E-3 Specialty Occupat

by Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. E-3 visas were created for nationals of the Commonwealth of Australia for temporary employment in specialty occupations. For citizens of Australia, E-3 visa is an alternative to the competitive H-1B visa. This specialty occupation visa, which was created by law by President Bush in 2005 in Section 501 of the REAL ID Act, is solely for for nationals of the Commonwealth of Australia. Eligibility for the E-3 visa requires (1) theoretical and practica

Starting or Growing Your Business in California? Check out these state and local tax incentives

Jennifer Grady

Dec 22, 2015
5 min

Starting or Growing Your Business in California? Check out these state and local tax incentives

Los Angeles (c) Jennifer Grady For the entrepreneur beginning the process of establishing a Startup, one of the primary considerations is its location. It is crucial to evaluate the location, incentives available to the company, and the resources available when planning for the future success of the company. The State of California, Silicon Valley, and Los Angeles County have a variety of incentive programs available to both small and large businesses. While incentives should

The Grady Firm Joins the Roster for LA Innovation Week as Presenter on Startup Legal Issues

Jennifer Grady

Oct 15, 2015
3 min

The Grady Firm Joins the Roster for LA Innovation Week as Presenter on Startup Legal Issues

Los Angeles Innovation Week 2015 Launches With More Than 100 Events, Exhibiting LA’s Global Leadership in Innovation On Tuesday, October 20, Jennifer Grady will be addressing entrepreneurs with ways to protect their innovative small businesses thorough “The Top 10 Tools Business Owners Need to Know From a Business and Employment Law Attorney.” The presentation will take place from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at The Grady Firm headquarters in the Miracle Mile district of Los Angeles.

Startup Genome Report Reveals Top 20 Startup Ecosystems in the World- Los Angeles and Silicon Valley

Jennifer Grady

Jul 27, 2015
3 min

Startup Genome Report Reveals Top 20 Startup Ecosystems in the World- Los Angeles and Silicon Valley

by Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. Today, Compass revealed the 2015 Global Startup Ecosystem Ranking. With this report, Compass hopes to “accelerate the development of startup ecosystems around the world by answering critical questions for entrepreneurs, investors, and policy makers that are difficult to answer without the data [it has] gathered and analyzed in this report, as well as to raise the general populace’s awareness of the increasing socioeconomic importance of startup eco

Changes to California Paid Sick Leave Requirements on July 13, 2015

Jennifer Grady

Jul 23, 2015
3 min

Changes to California Paid Sick Leave Requirements on July 13, 2015

By Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. and Gayane Khechoomian, Esq. The new Paid Sick Leave law that went into effect in California on July 1, 2015 was already amended less than two weeks after it took effect on July 1, 2105. This means that employers may have to revisit, and most likely update their paid leave policies and Employee Handbooks. An employer must individually notify all employees hired prior to January 1, 2015 of changes to terms and conditions of employment that relate to

July Ushers in New Paid Sick Leave Requirements for California Employers

Jennifer Grady

Jul 1, 2015
5 min

July Ushers in New Paid Sick Leave Requirements for California Employers

By Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. and Gayane Khechoomian, Esq. On July 1, 2015, a new law affecting millions of Californians went into effect requiring that employers – both public and private – provide paid sick leave to all their employees. Under the new law, employers will have to modify or update existing paid sick leave or time off policies, as well as payroll, recordkeeping, and employee notice procedures. The “Healthy, Workplace, Healthy Families Act” (AB-1522) signed into ef

Cal/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Changes for “Outdoor Places of Employment” in Effect

Jennifer Grady

Jul 1, 2015
4 min

Cal/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Changes for “Outdoor Places of Employment” in Effect

By Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. and Gayane Khechoomian, Esq. Employers with potential heat-related exposures are reminded that Cal/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Standards were changed effective May 1, 2015. California employers at “all outdoor places of employment” are required to take steps to prevent heat illness in relation to training, water, shade, and planning in their business practices. There are additional requirements for certain industries during periods of high heat (ov

SEC Rules Everyday Citizens (Non-Accredited Investors) Can Now Participate in Equity Crowdfunding

Jennifer Grady

Mar 27, 2015
3 min

SEC Rules Everyday Citizens (Non-Accredited Investors) Can Now Participate in Equity Crowdfunding

by Jennifer Grady, Esq. Finally, after three years the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ruled that investments in businesses with less than $50 million no longer require that an investor be an “accredited investor.” This means that everyday citizens can now invest in Startups and small businesses as an investor on Crowdfunding platforms. The long-awaited decision to democratize small business and Startup funding comes from Title IV of the Jumpstart Our Business

Looking for Path to a Green Card? Try the EB-5 Investor Visa

Jennifer Grady

Mar 20, 2015
3 min

Looking for Path to a Green Card? Try the EB-5 Investor Visa

by Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. For foreign investors wishing to obtain a visa to live, work, and attend university in the United States with in-state tuition rates, there are two options available through the E-2 and EB-5 investor visa programs. The E-2 Visa requires less startup capital and is the fastest way to obtain a visa, although it is not a path to Legal Permanent Residency (Green Card). The EB-5 Visa requires an initial investment of USD $500,000 to $1 million, and com

The E-2 “Entrepreneur Investor” Visa Provides a Path for Small Business Owners to Live in US

Jennifer Grady

Mar 20, 2015
3 min

The E-2 “Entrepreneur Investor” Visa Provides a Path for Small Business Owners to Live in US

by Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. For foreign investors wishing to obtain a visa to live and work legally in the United States, there are two options available through the E-2 and EB-5 investor visa programs. The E-2 Visa requires less startup capital (around $100,000), and is the fastest way to obtain a visa, although it is not a path to Legal Permanent Residency (Green Card). The EB-5 Visa requires an initial investment of USD $500,000 to $1 million, and comes with Legal Permane

Changes to California Employment Laws in 2015 that Every Employer Should Know

Jennifer Grady

Jan 21, 2015
7 min

Changes to California Employment Laws in 2015 that Every Employer Should Know

By Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. and Gayane Khechoomian, Esq. The California Legislature was quite active in 2014, resulting in several substantial changes to the law for 2015 that are employee-friendly. Employers should take note of the changes to the law described below. I. CHANGES TO WAGE AND LABOR LAWS 1. Minimum Wage Increases The minimum wage increased statewide, with even higher increases in particular cities: California’s minimum wage of $9.00 will increase again to $10.00

The Grady Firm Now Offers Customized Record-Keeping Forms for Employers

Jennifer Grady

Dec 13, 2014
2 min

The Grady Firm Now Offers Customized Record-Keeping Forms for Employers

by Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. and Gayane Khechoomian, Esq. California enacted numerous new laws in 2014 that continue to make it more challenging for employers to comply with California employment law. To take out some of the guesswork that employers and Human Resources managers face as they try to run their businesses, The Grady Firm, P.C. has created a package of over fifteen (15) customized forms and checklists to ensure that employers are properly documenting their procedure

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

Should Your New Business Select an LLC, S-Corp, or Both?

Jennifer Grady

Oct 26, 2013
2 min

Should Your New Business Select an LLC, S-Corp, or Both?

Business owners–and even attorneys and accountants–can get twisted up in the debate over which is best, the LLC or the S corporation. But it’s not necessarily an either/or proposition. Rather, you can set up an LLC first, and later elect to have the LLC treated as an S corporation. If your LLC operates an active trade or business, and payroll taxes (SECA taxes) on the owner or owners are high, you may find that an S corporation election is the best choice. Both organizatio

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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

TELL US MORE

Resources
Blog
Media
Events
Client Portal
Speaking & Training
Schedule Appointment
AB5 Resources
COVID-19 Resources

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