The California Highway Patrol (CHP) released the following information pertaining to the new laws: Child safety seats (AB 53, Garcia) Beginning January 1, 2016, children under two years of age must ride rear-facing in an appropriate child passenger safety seat. Children weighing 40 or more pounds or standing 40 or more inches tall would be…

1. The odds are increasingly in your favor There was a time when entrepreneurship was exceedingly risky. Today, nothing could be further from the truth. While any kind of career choice involves risk, investing your energy and time in a traditional job is just as risky as hanging out a shingle of your own. The…

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…