California Employment Law Update: What’s New for 2016?

The California legislature continued its focus on expanding legal remedies for employees in California. Many of the new laws for 2016, such as the Fair Pay Act and expanded Labor Commissioner powers, make significant changes to California’s employment law landscape. All of the new laws are effective on January 1, 2016, unless otherwise noted. Wage…

More New California Laws for 2016

With the arrival of 2016, millions of Californians will see a multitude of new laws to focus on. Here are some of the highlights of the new laws: SEIZURE OF WEAPONS Assembly Bill 1014 will allow for the temporary removal of firearms from people who are at risk of committing acts of violence. The measure…

Never Ignore These Three Common IRS Notices

Any letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is likely to get your attention, but these three letters should prompt you into swift action. Every year, the IRS mails more than 200 million notices to taxpayers. There are more than 1,000 different types of notices; and, they can serve many purposes. Some notices request additional…