One tool that employers have traditionally used to protect their business interests is to have key employees sign non-compete agreements. Such contracts are controversial and recently, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission proposed a new rule that would ban non-compete agreements nationwide. Here in Los Angeles, California state law already heavily…
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Corporate Transparency Act
As of January 1, 2024, all entities that are not exempt in California must file reports on their “beneficial ownership” with the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). These reporting rules were part of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which itself was enacted by Congress as part…
Can We Pay Our Employees in Cryptocurrency?
For many employers, paying employees with cryptocurrency is probably something you’ve never considered before. But these days, cryptocurrency is inching closer and closer to the mainstream. Proof of how quickly cryptocurrency is becoming the new normal was evident when New York mayor Eric Adams vowed to accept his first three paychecks in…
Labor and Employment Law Overview: Texas
In July 2022, CNBC ranked Texas within the top 5 states in the country for business based on 88 metrics in 10 different categories of competitiveness. Texas scored high in areas like workforce, technology and innovation, and the economy. While this is an exciting time to be doing business in…
Why Your Los Angeles Business Needs an Attorney
Whether you are looking to fund your next startup or you have an existing business that is well on its way to financial success, it is always a good idea to work with an experienced business attorney who can provide you with valuable advice and legal representation. Especially in California’s…
New California Employment Laws in 2023 That You Need to Know About
Each year brings new changes to the laws governing the relationship between California businesses and their employees. And 2023 has certainly been an active year on that front. There are a number of new laws–and changes to existing laws–that all employers need to be aware of. If you have specific…
Free Speech or Censorship?
It doesn’t take long on the internet to find extremist language, hate speech, and accusations of censorship. Often these are all found within the same post. Business owners have free speech rights, but free speech from any employee can expose a company to liability for false statements. It is important…
New California Laws Business Owners Should be Aware of in 2023
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed several laws in 2022 that will have a significant impact on employers throughout the state, with some laws becoming effective the moment they were signed and others becoming effective as of January 1, 2023. It is important for all employers to know that New Year’s…
Understanding the California Broad Pay Transparency Law
Senate Bill No. 1162 (SB 1162) was an act to amend Section 12999 of the California Government Code and Section 432.3 of the California Labor Code relating to employment. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law this past September, which is effective January 1, 2023. Anybody needing help complying…
Tips on Protecting Your Business From Litigation
California business owners face many different types of litigation. It is important to mitigate the risk of liability by consulting with a California business litigation attorney before your business is even established. The experienced California business litigation lawyers at Structure Law have helped entrepreneurs in all types of industries protect…