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Don't Get Sued for Not Providing Meal Breaks
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
A new trend in employment law, California companies have recently been experiencing a barrage of meal break lawsuits, challenging state labor rules and the...
Are Hookah Bars Illegal?
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
Asking whether hookah bars are illegal may seem like a silly question given the massive proliferation of such establishments in the last decade. However, you...
Groupon Sued for 'Bait and Switch' Advertising
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
Online daily deals site Groupon has been sued over their advertising. A class action lawsuit alleges the site engages in illegal "bait-and-switch advertising"...
Can I Fire Employee for Not Shaving?
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
Can you base your decision to fire an employee on his beard? American Patriot Security, a California-based security company, did just that. Now, they are...
Can Your Business Buy Rave Web Reviews for $5?
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
If you've seen ratings on online sites like Yelp, you may be wondering if any of those 5-star reviews are actually fake reviews. You may also start to wonder...
Should You Use Facebook for Job Recruiting?
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
As strange as it may seem, Facebook job recruiting may become the new wave of the future. Social media recruiting efforts are on the rise, with some businesses...