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Why Should You Hire a Lawyer Instead of Doing it Yourself?

Dec 3, 2019
5 min

Why Should You Hire a Lawyer Instead of Doing it Yourself?

In the age of the “Do-It-Yourself” (DIY) mentality, entrepreneurs who are resourceful and eager to cut costs may attempt to perform legal work themselves by using the Internet as a resource for sample agreements, forms, and answers to their legal questions. While the Internet is an amazing tool and the great equalizer, it is no substitute for advice from trained legal counsel. Just as identifying your medical symptoms on sites like WebMD is no substitute for visiting a doct

Deadline Changed on Time to Comply with California Anti-Harassment Training

Jennifer Grady

Sep 9, 2019
3 min

Deadline Changed on Time to Comply with California Anti-Harassment Training

Photo by Mike from Pexels On September 3, 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 778 to extend the deadline for employers to complete their Sexual Harassment Prevention Training. The deadline has been extended by a full year, from January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2021. The new bill also allows covered employers who have provided anti-harassment training in 2019 to wait two full years before providing refresher training. The purpose of the bill is to give employers s

Jennifer Grady

Aug 22, 2019
3 min

Jennifer Grady Discusses How to Prevent Sexual Harassment Lawsuits on Remarkable Results Radio

On August 9, 2019, Jennifer Grady, Esq. was featured on episode 456 of The Remarkable Results Radio, with host Carm Capriotto, to discuss Sexual Harassment in the workplace and what employers can do to prevent it. Key Talking Points During the radio show, Jennifer and Carm discussed important points on sexual harassment in the workplace including: The definition of sexual harassment in the workplace; Training requirements for California and the requirements in the other 49 st

Sexual Harassment Training Requirements by State

Jennifer Grady

Jul 23, 2019
3 min

Sexual Harassment Training Requirements by State

Photo by Austin Distel on Unsplash As the #MeToo movement has grown over the past two years, and claims against powerful individuals continue to surface in the media and on social media, employers and companies need to adjust their response polices as one thing is clear: sexual claims are very real, very expensive, and very destructive. The following cases are real-world examples of how sexual harassment claims can cost employers in terms of time, money, and employee morale,

Is Your Company Prepared for an I-9 Audit? What to Expect During and After a Visit from ICE or DHS

Jennifer Grady

Feb 22, 2019
7 min

Is Your Company Prepared for an I-9 Audit? What to Expect During and After a Visit from ICE or DHS

Department of Homeland Security | DHS.gov While immigration enforcement and oversight have occurred under the purview of all past presidents, the Trump Administration has publicly made them a leading policy priority. Immigration raids and detentions at the border are the most visible aspects of this policy, but administrative oversight of employment documentation has also increased and will likely have the greatest impact on the majority of employers. One area where this is

Are you being reimbursed for using your cell phone and Internet at home while Telecommuting?

Jennifer Grady

Oct 8, 2018
6 min

Are you being reimbursed for using your cell phone and Internet at home while Telecommuting?

by Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. (revised May 20, 2020) Since January 1, 2016, California employers must reimburse employees for use of their personal cell phones for mandatory business purposes. (Cochran v. Schwan’s Home Service, Inc). This ruling affects millions of employers who must update their company policies in order to stay compliant with the new law. This topic has become especially relevant now that employees have been thrust into a remote-work arrangement due to COVID

Jennifer Grady

Aug 30, 2018
2 min

Updates to California Labor Law Posters

Stay up to date with recent changes to California labor law posters! In order for your business to stay in compliance with these recent changes, the updated posting(s) must be downloaded, printed, and then posted next to your current labor law poster. Remember, labor law posters must be posted in a conspicuous location so that all employees may see them. 1. EDD- Unemployment Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Family Leave: The California Employment Development Department

Additional Employer Requirements Under San Francisco Paid Parental Leave Ordinance

Jennifer Grady

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),

Plaintiffs Given Broad Access to Discovery in PAGA Suits by California Supreme Court

Jennifer Grady

Aug 3, 2017
6 min

Plaintiffs Given Broad Access to Discovery in PAGA Suits by California Supreme Court

by Grace Lim-Ayres, Esq. On July 13, 2017, the California Supreme Court in Williams v. Superior Court (Marshalls of CA, LLC) issued an opinion addressing the scope of discovery in representative actions brought under PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act of 2004, codified in Cal. Lab. Code § 2698 et seq.). The Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) authorizes aggrieved employees to file lawsuits to recover civil penalties on behalf of themselves, other employees, and

How to Comply With E-Verify Requirements

Jennifer Grady

Feb 3, 2017
2 min

How to Comply With E-Verify Requirements

Jennifer Grady, Esq. On November 2, 2016, the U.S. Department of Justice increased monetary penalties substantially for employers who knowingly employ an unauthorized worker. Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), it is unlawful for an employer to hire or continue to employ a person knowing that the person is not authorized to work in the United States. This law requires that employers verify employment eligibility of all employees by completing a Form I

Online filing with the EDD will be mandatory for Companies with 10+ Employees in 2017

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, wage reports, and payroll tax deposits to the Employment Development Department (EDD). Employees with fewer than 10 employees will be subject to this requirement beginning January 1, 2018. This mandate also applies to out-of-state employers who report payroll taxes to the EDD. The e-file and e-pay mandate requires the following returns, repo

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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

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

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Media
Events
Client Portal
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Schedule Appointment
AB5 Resources
COVID-19 Resources

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