June 1

Split Decision: How to Divide a Personal Injury Settlement at Divorce

The loss of any part of your personal injury settlement during a divorce can hurt worse than the personal injury itself. Here’s how to keep the whole thing.

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January 8

Employer Payday Loans: Neither a Borrower Nor a Lender Be

Employees who borrow money from their employers often end up in vicious circles of debt. Luckily, California law cracks down on employer payday loans.

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December 30

How a Golden Handshake Can Crush an Age Discrimination Claim

Employers don’t offer severance pay because they’re nice. If you’re over 40, here’s what to look for in a severance agreement.

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December 21

The Write Choice: Many Salesperson Employment Contracts Must Be in Writing

Employers often insist on oral contracts so they can deny they ever promised anything. Fortunately, many salesperson employment contracts must now be in writing.

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December 18

Dividing a Workers’ Comp Settlement at Divorce: A “Splitting” Headache

Splitting the community property with your soon-to-be-ex-spouse is never easy. Splitting a workers’ comp settlement when he or she isn’t the one who was injured is a different ball of wax.

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