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2017 New California Laws

Post author By Thomas DeBoe
Post date February 6, 2017

February 6, 2017

2017 new California Laws include the following:

California’s 2016 gender wage equality law revisions prohibit an employer from paying any of its employees at wage rates less than those paid to employees of the opposite sex for substantially similar work, when viewed as a composite of skill, effort, and responsibility, even if the wage differential is from different establishments or locations. The 2017 revisions also prohibit an employer from paying any of its employees lower wage rates based on race or ethnicity.

Wills and Trusts

How To Get Started With Estate Planning

Post author By Thomas DeBoe
Post date October 11, 2016

Why do I need a will or living trust?

If you do not have a will or living trust the courts and the State of California will determine what happens to whatever you owned at your death. Your relatives and friends who are left with addressing your affairs will have no direction to follow. Lack of direction sometimes creates confusion and chaos for those trying to address your end of life issues.

New California Laws

2016 New California Laws

Post author By Thomas DeBoe
Post date February 29, 2016

New California laws include the following:

California remains a leading jurisdiction which protects the privacy rights for electronic data. The new 2016 law prohibits government agencies from gaining access to electronic communications or electronic device information without a search warrant or other appropriate order issued by the court.