PROVISIONS OF PAID VACATIONS  There is no legal requirement in California that an employer provide its employees with either paid or unpaid vacation time. However, if an employer does have an established policy, practice, or agreement to provide paid vacation, then certain restrictions are placed on the employer as to how it fulfills its…

 TERM OF THE AGREEMENT CAN VARY  Ideally, the term of the contract should be for no less than three years. Anything less than three years is not sufficient to allow the executive time to implement policies. Short-term association contracts also don? generally benefit association employers, as they don’t instill confidence in the employee and promote…

CONTRACTING STRATEGIES ARE KEY Arriving at a mutually acceptable employment contract requires a fair amount of negotiation. Paying attention to some key steps will also help the executive who is less experienced in such dealings. Clearly, the best time to obtain a contract is at the outset. Most executives are hired by a group process…

YOU AND SMALL CLAIMS COURT: BE PREPARED Civil conflicts can be time consuming, emotionally daunting, and quite expensive. For the most part, keeping your dispute away from the Superior Court would be wise at several levels. If the dispute is small enough, the Small Claims Court is typically a reasonable, economically sound option. What is…

PRODUCTS LIABILITY : INJURIES FROM FAILED AND DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS Overview “Products Liability” is an area of civil law where injuries are caused by defective products. In California, and throughout the United States, laws exist that allow for recovery of damages against those responsible for these injuries.  What is “Products Liability?” Products liability refers to the…