A trade secret is, essentially, information of commercial value that is kept secret by those who have an interest in protecting and benefitting from its value. The attribute of secrecy is fundamental to whether certain information qualifies as a trade secret. Unless the entity possessing the information makes a reasonable effort to maintain the secrecy of the information, the information...
Continue ReadingAre you facing a work-related problem? Maybe you’re worried that you’ve been discriminated against in the hiring process because of your race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Maybe there’s a problem with the way your company has been treating you, how much they’ve been paying you, or how many hours they ask you to work. Maybe you’ve just lost...
Continue ReadingMinimum wage refers to the minimum hourly rate of pay that employees must be paid for their work. Both U.S. federal and state-level employment law requires that employers pay their workers according to standards established for their industry and job type. Employers who fail to meet these minimum standards for pay are committing a crime — this is called...
Continue ReadingA California independent contractor has different legal rights and obligations than an employee. The distinction between these arrangements can have dramatic consequences for workers and companies. According to an article from the Los Angeles Times, the hiring of California workers as independent contractors has recently “exploded.” The article cites a 2016 study by economists that estimates that twelve and a...
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