What You need to Know about Converting Independent Contractors to Employees under California AB-5
On September 18, 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law A.B. 5, solidifying a tighter standard of rules for classifying a...
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Jennifer Grady
- Sep 25, 2019
- 11 min
BREAKING NEWS: Many Workers Now Classified as Employees, Not Independent Contractors
On September 18, 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law A.B. 5, codifying a tighter standard of rules for classifying a...
Jennifer Grady
- Jun 26, 2019
- 3 min
12 Cities in California to Raise Minimum Wage Again on July 1, 2019
Flag of California (public domain image on Wikipedia) It’s that time to update your payroll again! Twelve cities and counties throughout...
Jennifer Grady
- May 6, 2019
- 2 min
Getting Married? Take $100 off our Green Card Application Package
GREEN CARD BASED ON MARRIAGE WEDDING SEASON SPECIAL Photo by Matthew T Rader on Unsplash Before getting married, engaged couples should...
Jennifer Grady
- Nov 23, 2017
- 4 min
“It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like… Terminations This Holiday Season”
Given the recent tidal wave of allegations of sexual harassment in politics, the entertainment industry, and social media, employers may...
Jennifer Grady
- Dec 30, 2016
- 2 min
Online filing with the EDD will be mandatory for Companies with 10+ Employees in 2017
Beginning Sunday, January 1, 2017, employers with 10 or more employees will be required to electronically submit employment tax returns,...
Jennifer Grady
- Nov 14, 2016
- 2 min
How Will Legalized Marijuana Affect You and Your Business?
On November 8, 2016 California voters passed Proposition 64, “The Adult Use of Marijuana Act,” which legalized the recreational use and...
Jennifer Grady
- Oct 14, 2016
- 3 min
“It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like… Lawsuits This Holiday Season”
Although holiday parties may be an excellent opportunity for employees to socialize outside of the confines of the office, and to reward...
Jennifer Grady
- Apr 12, 2016
- 2 min
New Policy Requirements for Employers Effective April 1, 2016
Beginning April 1, 2016, California employers with five or more total employees (whether or not all of those employees live in...
Jennifer Grady
- Jan 13, 2016
- 3 min
Is Your Business in Compliance with California’s Sexual Harassment Training and Posting Requirements
by Jennifer Grady, Esq. Sexual Harassment claims are on the rise and can cost employers significantly in terms of time, money, and lost...
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...
Jennifer Grady
- Jul 5, 2015
- 2 min
July 2015 Updates to California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and Posting Requirements
By Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. and Gayane Khechoomian, Esq. On July 1, 2015, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing made...
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...
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...
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...
Jennifer Grady
- Dec 4, 2014
- 4 min
Is Your Company Reimbursing Employees for Use of Their Cell Phones?
Updated September 24, 2018 by Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. As of January 1, 2016, California employers must reimburse employees for use of...
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