Learn more about unconscious bias and the role it plays in employment decision making. Everyone deserves fair and respectful treatment...

Learn more about the diversion program used by several health care licensing agencies in the state of California. MAXIMUS is a...

There are a number of exemptions and exceptions to applying the ABC Test to define a working relationship as employment versus an...

In November 2019 to January 2020, Smith Dollar PC Will Have Holiday Office Hours on Select Dates It's the holiday season... In November...

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California Employers Can Offer Tiered Benefit Packages to Different Types of Employees--So Long as they Do Not Discriminate Illegally...

If you employ 5 or more and use a criminal background check, make sure you are complying with Federal and California law. Most employers...

Many individuals--and entities--experience buyer’s remorse after hiring an attorney. And why not – hiring an attorney is a BIG decision,...

Entering the Wine Industry can be hard and expensive. Learn more about how one can get started in the industry by way of Custom Crush...

My law firm, Smith Dollar PC, was nominated as "Best Attorney" in the "Real Life" section of voting for the Press Democrat Best of Sonoma...

My law firm, Smith Dollar PC, is looking to hire someone to work our front desk. The ideal candidate is friendly and personable with...

I was honored to be invited to present before the Sonoma County Bar Association's Criminal Law Section on July 16, 2019. The topic I...

Before suing a public entity, a party generally must notify the government of its claim within a specified period of time - called...

Documents filed in court do not require wet signatures. They do not even require photocopied signatures. Nor do they even require a...

Don’t Leave Your Client’s License Behind Bars - When Administrative Law Collides with Criminal Defense On July 16, 2019 at 12:00 PM,...

Dogs and cats may look cute in red, white, and blue, but they do not like fireworks. Please be mindful of your (and your neighbors’) pets...

Avoid Discrimination and Employee Relation Problems By Creating Policies Regarding Transgendered Workers in the Workplace Integrating...

The state of California permits entities to be licensed as contractors. Depending upon the entity, particular individuals need to be...

Businesses that provide goods or services to the public are called “public accommodations” and are required to meet the standards in the...

Different types of evidence of rehabilitation, mitigation, and character can go a long way towards impacting license discipline...