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News & Analysis as of May 22, 2013

Precision Required for Government Tort Claims Act

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 1/11/2013

The Government Claims Act in California establishes the manner in which negligence and tort claims must be made against the Government. [Govt. Code, Section 900 et seq.] Failure to follow the rules set forth in the statute...more

Hiring Long Lasting Independent Contractors

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 9/3/2012

Independent contractors are not employees but their work is often vital to the success of a business. Because contractors may work off site, do work for other clients, and perform with minimal supervision, it is crucial to...more

New Hotline Cracks Down on Underground Employers

by Robert Freedman - Partner at Tharpe & Howell,... on 8/6/2012

Officials in California estimate that $7 billion in payroll tax, workers compensation insurance, and other mandates are lost every year because of underground employment practices, including employers that pay workers under...more

Labor Commission Settles Unpaid Wage Claims On Public Works Project

by Robert Freedman - Partner at Tharpe & Howell,... on 7/27/2012

Claims that an employee or contractor was not paid properly for their work often forms the subject of employment law disputes. On this blog we’ve previously discussed issues related to overtime pay and non-exempt salaries,...more

Choose wisely in classifying your independent contractors

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 7/23/2012

Is a non-exclusive insurance agent an independent contractor or an employee? Insurance agents and salespeople with the discretion to determine when, how, and whether to sell a company’s products may properly be classified...more

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