In this segment of Money Matters, Jay Ross explains that the rules in California have changed this year for making political contributions to your local elected officials and how those changes could impact your next development project. read more

Michael Manoukian discusses the value to employers of having an updated employee handbook that complies with California and Federal Law. read more

Despite the fact that severance agreements are commonly used in organizations of all types, employers frequently make mistakes in preparing severance agreements, and their errors can cause an employee's release of claims to be unenforceable. read more

As of July 31, 2023, employers may no longer examine the I-9 documents of new employees remotely or virtually. Instead, employers must resume in-person physical inspections of I-9 documents within three days of hire. read more

In California, even when employees do not incur additional expenses associated with working remotely, employers still must reimburse their employees for a reasonable percentage of the employee's cell phone and/or internet plan(s). read more