Now that you’ve committed to starting your new business, developed a solid business plan, obtained necessary financing, decided on a business entity and entered into a commercial lease, it’s time to consider the hiring of employees. Whether or not to hire employees is a critical decision all new San Diego…
Firing an employee is never a pleasant task. Yet it is a normal part of any business’ operations whether a national corporation or a small San Diego business. Learning the best way to fire an employee begins with an understanding of the employment relationship. Most San Diego business owners understand…
Organizing a workforce for your San Diego business presents formidable challenges. One of those challenges is deciding whether to hire staff as independent contractors or as regular employees. Obviously, there are fiscal advantages to hiring independent contractors. For those workers classified as “employees”, withholdings, payroll taxes, worker’s compensation, and compliance…
In California, post employment non-competition clauses are generally unenforceable. The prohibition of such clauses stems from the state’s strong public policy favoring freedom of employment and competition, and there can be little doubt that savvy California businesses are aware of this. Yet businesses in San Diego and throughout the state…
In a continuing series on hiring foreign workers, this article explores the different types of visas available. For most San Diego businesses, the idea of hiring foreign workers seems like an overwhelming task even with an immigration attorney on their side. See Hiring Foreign Workers – Initial Considerations for San…
Parts One and Two of this article focused on the factors new and growing San Diego businesses weigh when considering whether or not to hire their first employees. Part Three focuses on the important task of developing an employee policy. Regardless of the stage any San Diego business finds itself…
In many industries, the need for foreign workers and an intimate familiarity with United States immigration policy has existed for decades. Large corporations, particularly those in information technology, have in-house attorneys and human resource departments that have developed systems to handle the processing of foreign employees. For these corporations, the…
U.S. immigration laws provide a number of different tools allowing local businesses to hire foreign workers on a temporary, seasonal or permanent basis. The laws are varied and complex, and the process (from determining a business’ needs to matching those needs with the right prospective employee to complying with all…
Part One of this article focused on making the decision to hire employees and the costs of doing so. Part Two provides a brief overview of the numerous Federal and California State laws and regulations governing employers. It is important that businesses become familiar with these laws as they contemplate…
Eventually the day comes when every new San Diego business owner asks the question “Is it time to hire my first employee?” The prospect is exciting and often serves as a catalyst for business growth. For some, the right time is when business operations begin to negatively affect personal life.…