
On-Duty Meal Periods vs. Off-Duty Meal Periods
California Labor Code requires that an off-duty meal period consists of at least 30 minutes of uninterrupted time during which employees are relieved of all duties. In July, the California Court of Appeals held in L’Chaim House, Inc. v. Division of Labor Standard Enforcement, that an on-duty meal period must last at least 30 minutes […]

Another Decision Bites the Dust… Ninth Circuit Retracts Dynamex Retroactive Decision
The Ninth Circuit provided a (temporary) sigh of relief for many organizations who work with independent contractors. Below is a Brief Recap: April 2018: Dynamex West, Inc. v. Superior Court: The California Supreme Court abandoned the multi-factor test and adopted the “ABC Test,” to determine whether a worker should be classified as an employee or […]

What are the Common Types of Data Loss and How Can We Prevent Them?
Careless mistakes are among the most common ways that cause an organization to go offline. Preparing your organization is vital to mitigate the loss exposure a careless mistake can cause. The first step is to understand various scenarios that can occur to prepare you for what comes next and how to resolve it. Scenario 1: […]

Tips on Preventing Cyber Attacks
Tips to prevent cyber attacks

Is Your Board Adequately Protected?
Wrongful termination lawsuits have grown by more than 260% in the past 20 years! We are living in an era where corporations, non-profit and for-profit alike, are at an increased risk of being hit with a lawsuit. According to a survey taken by Wills Towers Watson, 6% of non-profit organizations have reported a Directors and […]