March 24th, 2021 | Main

UPDATE: CALIFORNIA COVID SICK LEAVE (SB 95)

On March 19, 2021, Newsom signed new legislation restructuring California Paid Sick Leave obligations for Covid-related reasons.  This is a NEW sick leave obligation and is in addition to the employer obligations under the newly enacted American ...

viviano e. aguilar
December 4th, 2020 | Main

New Partner Announcement

Belden Blaine Raytis, LLP is proud to announce that Viviano E. Aguilar has been selected to be a partner in the firm. Viviano is a key leader in the firm’s litigation and administrative practice, successfully handling client matters in state and ...

April 2nd, 2020 | Main

DFEH Issues Employer Guidance on COVID 19 Issues

The Department of Fair Employment and Housing recently issued a FAQ on employer and employee rights relating to COVID 19.  The DFEH reaffirmed that it is unlawful for employer to discriminate against employees for among other things, actual or ...

T. Scott Belden
March 30th, 2020 | Main

CARES Act Offers Financial Relief for Small Businesses, Including Increased Debt Limits for Small Business Reorganizations to $7.5 million.

Many years ago, Congress created a streamlined process for small businesses to reorganize and restructure their obligations that was faster, cheaper, and far more likely to succeed than using the full-blown Chapter 11 process.  That process ...