California Employment Law for Business Owners
California employment law is among the most complex in the country, and mistakes are expensive. From misclassifying a single contractor to missing a required handbook policy, employment issues can generate significant liability for business owners. Newmen Law helps you hire, manage, and separate from employees compliantly, with practical guidance tailored to your business, not generic HR templates.
No. Non-compete agreements are void and unenforceable in California under Business & Professions Code Section 16600. We help businesses protect their interests through enforceable alternatives like non-solicitation agreements, confidentiality agreements, and trade secret protections.
If you have employees in California, yes. A compliant handbook protects your business and establishes clear expectations. We draft handbooks tailored to your company, not off-the-shelf templates.
California uses the ABC test under AB 5, which presumes workers are employees unless the hiring entity can prove otherwise. Misclassification carries significant penalties. We help you structure contractor relationships that hold up.
