A will is typically considered invalid if the person writing the will (the testator) signed, modified or revoked the will because of the undue influence of another person. In this context, "undue influence" means that the perpetrator puts coercive, manipulative...
Year: 2017
5 end-of-year considerations for California employers
Employers have plenty to think about as the year wraps up, from hosting safe employee holiday parties to managing year-end payroll. However, California employers should also take some time to make sure they'll be in compliance with all the new state employment laws...
Statewide ‘Ban the box’ legislation goes into effect January 1
Do your company's job applications ask applicants to check a box if they have previous criminal convictions? You may want to double-check before January 1, when California's new "ban the box" law goes into effect statewide. Under the new law, most California employers...
Under new law, employers can’t ask applicants about past salaries
How do you determine what to pay new hires? While some employers have set wages for certain positions, starting salaries are often negotiable. To gauge what salary applicants may be expecting, some employers include questions about past salaries on job applications....
What questions are off-limits on job applications in California?
At a time when it is easy to find personal information about most people online, it might seem like any question is fair game for a job application. However, while many aspects of job applications are left to the discretion of employers, there are also things...
Duggan Law Corporation Attorneys Named To Super Lawyers Lists
We are proud to announce that four of the attorneys at Duggan Law Corporation were recently recognized for their achievements by Super Lawyers, a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement....
Are your workplace postings up-to-date?
From minimum wage notices to no smoking signs, California employers must display a wide variety of information in a place where all employees can see it. The California Department of Industrial Relations regulates the type of information employers are required to post...
What California’s New Parental Leave Law Means For Employers
Last week, Gov. Jerry Brown signed the New Parent Leave Act into law, which expands California's parental leave law to include bonding time after the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child for adoption for new parents. As many as 2.8 million employees may be...
How a well-written job description protects employers
Whether you're replacing a former employee, creating a new position or welcoming an employee back from a medical leave, writing a job description is an important part of the hiring process. Even if you are in a rush to fill a position, it is worth taking the time to...
Dealing with ‘incomplete transfers’ in probate
Northern California has enjoyed a major economic boom in recent decades. The development of the technology industry has significantly increased wealth for many individuals in the 48 counties that make up the region. Along with it has come some increase in awareness...