Law firms are recognized as one of the largest cybercriminal targets today. The ability to breach computer systems has become easier and helps criminals carry out a myriad of crimes. You may think that the financial industry would be most tempting for criminals because of the direct access to money and financial instruments. However, it is …
Celebrities at award shows may make the headlines by calling for equal pay for the work they do. However, in their glamor and spotlights, they may not speak for you. While Hollywood has brought to light many important issues, ultimately, you are the one whose paycheck is less than your male counterparts. In fact, actors …
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Every day, numerous California residents are fired from their jobs. For some, this is done with good reason. For others, wrongful termination may be suspected. When it is, victims may seek relief through legal means. The simple truth of the matter is, not all firings are illegal. The majority of the workforce in the United …
The first thing someone does when they are beginning to find a lawyer is they start to enter words or phrases into a search engine like Google or Bing. These “keywords” are used to help them find the type of lawyer they want based on certain criteria such as location or practice area. At the …
Federal and California laws prohibit discrimination against a number of protected classes during any phase of the employment process. This means an employer may not refuse employment, raises, promotions or other opportunities to someone based on the person’s race, religion, sex, age or other factors. However, in recent years, older Americans are noticing signs that …
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Not every job requires a contract between employer and employee. However, when the job includes complex benefits, access to trade secrets or other critical issues, a contract may help clarify the rights and responsibilities of each side. California employees should be cautious when accepting a position that includes an employment contract because the fine print …
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Sometimes things do not go smoothly in the workplace. California employees who feel their bosses or other workers are treating them unfairly may file a complaint, either with the bosses, with human resources or with an outside authority, such as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. While some employers may learn from such a complaint …
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An effective way to portray professionalism is with a Google My Business Page and one way this becomes apparent is by showing up on Google Maps. On Google Maps you can give a detailed overview of your firm to your prospects, post pictures of your firm, and former clients can post reviews. Google Maps shows …
Although some people still do searches on their desktops, most people use their mobile phones which means content needs to be designed with a five-inch screen in mind. While a mobile-friendly website that was designed for desktop but available on mobile is necessary, preferably your website will be optimized for mobile, or designed for mobile …
