Law Offices of Paul P. Cheng & Associates

01/23/2021

San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce

Employment Laws in a COVID World - 2021 Updated
Whether you are an employer or an employee, this Forum is for YOU!

This Employment Law Educational Forum will be addressing 2021 changes/updates, including California minimum wage and minimum salary threshold changes, potential changes due to Covid and some of the changes/updates to Worker’s Compensation.

We Mean Business to our Community

https://sangabrielchamber.org/zoom-events-video-archive/

01/12/2021

There are so many questions and concerns, and so much confusion surrounding the PPP 2 Program. Join us Tonight, Tuesday, January 12th, at 7:00 PM, via ZOOM. Come learn more about the PPP 2. Listen as Attorney Paul P. Cheng clears up some of the confusion and brings clarity to this important issue.

The Zoom link and information are below.

San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce is inviting you to:

Topic: San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce PPP2 with Paul Cheng
Time: Jan 12, 2021 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2113464872?pwd=MC9VZmtIVmJ4MjZsN3ZmYlRpb1g2QT09

Meeting ID: 211 346 4872
Passcode: ppp

01/06/2021

CA 2021 Minimum Wage and Minimum Salary Threshold Changes

Effective January 1, 2021, the minimum wage for California employers with 25 or fewer employees increases to $13.00 per hour. The minimum wage for California employers with 26 or more employees increases to $14.00 per hour. In addition, please see the list below of local cities with minimum wage increases effective 1/1/21.

Effective January 1, 2021, the minimum wage for California employers with 25 or fewer employees increases to $13.00 per hour. The minimum wage for California employers with 26 or more employees increases to $14.00 per hour. In addition, please see the list below of local cities with minimum wage inc...

09/08/2020

With the continued spread of #COVID19, the housing market has been greatly impacted. Rental housing professionals face many challenges in the industry and begin to have more questions about what kind of actions they can take.

Join us this webinar as we learn about issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic that affect the rental housing industry. What do you need to know as a professional in the rental housing industry?

Click here to register online: https://kcal.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oC-2oH9gQF-lnE28YE32Bg

09/01/2020

The San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce Invites You To Join Us For An Important Complimentary Virtual Legal Forum

“Eviction During Covid: Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants”

This Legal Forum will cover both residential and commercial real estate issues

Date: Thursday, September 3, 2020
Time: 6:45-8:00 PM.

Virtual Platform: ZOOM

Cost: Complimentary to the entire community at large. Members and Nonmembers of the San Gabriel Chamber are encouraged to attend.

This Virtual Legal Forum is FREE and OPEN TO ALL
RSVP Required:

https://sangabrielchamber.org/virtual-legal-forum/

08/28/2020

California lawmakers reach deal for new eviction protections that would last through January

Under the new AB 3088, to qualify for the eviction protections, tenants would be required to file declarations with their landlords that they are suffering financial hardship because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Under the compromise proposal, tenants can’t be evicted for nonpayment of rent this year from March to Sept. 1. They can continue to avoid eviction if they pay at least a quarter of their rent starting Sept. 1 and until Jan. 31, 2021, after which full rent would have to be paid.

The plan, which faces the high hurdle of having to get a two-thirds vote in each house of the Legislature by Monday night, was seen as a compromise with landlord groups who oppose a pending bill that would have kept tenants from being evicted if they did not pay any rent as late as April.

06/10/2020

Many business owners learn when they open up a business in California the following: (1) Incorporate; (2) Ask an attorney if you have legal questions; and (3) Buy insurance. But what happens when the insurance you buy fails to cover you for something that you think should be covered? In this case, because of Covid?

https://www.paulchenglaw.com/blog/2020/june/insurance-bad-faith-business-interruption-insura/

05/22/2020

California Legislature Seriously Considers Allowing Commercial Tenants Not To Pay Rent - LA Weekly

“Section 2” of the new law would also permit commercial tenants to serve notices demanding their landlords renegotiate their leases “in good faith.” If negotiations fail, tenants could then terminate their remaining lease terms, and any associated “third-party guarantees,” with no liability for the payment of future rent.

The Proposed New Law Introduced by State Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) and Lena Gonzalez (D-Los Angeles), Senate Bill 939 proposes to give commercial tenants the right not to pay rent without fear of eviction for a full year after the current COVID-19 emergency ends. If it passes, SB 939 wi...

05/16/2020

U.S. Department of Labor

U.S. Department of Labor

Are you eligible for paid leave related to COVID-19?
Find out who’s covered, how much leave eligible employees can take and more guidance at dol.gov/FFCRA.

05/12/2020

Many Americans affected by the COVID-19 outbreak will benefit from new workplace protections and relief offered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Paid sick leave and paid family leave are available to many workers affected by COVID-19.

Find out if you qualify: https://blog.dol.gov/2020/05/11/are-you-eligible-for-covid-19-paid-leave?fbclid=IwAR2SDc9HSHe8b52y73p-3tzKv26mtP65PsKsPSzYBVnZmUjtcKKLmDtY1Lo

04/21/2020

Evictions During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This is a summary of the current eviction law as it relates in Los Angeles County until May 30, 2020. In summary, all #evictions both for residential and commercial are stopped if you can show an impact based on #COVID19 and if your specific city has not previously enacted an ordinance that addresses rent. You will need to repay any amounts owed within a 12 month period after May 30, 2020. Your specific jurisdiction may be different.

This is a summary of the current eviction law as it is relates in Los Angeles County until May 30, 2020. In summary, all evictions both for residential and commercial are stopped if you can show an impact based on COVID-19 and if your specific city has not previously enacted an ordinance that addres...

04/14/2020

The #COVID19 pandemic has challenged businesses and government in an unprecedented fashion. In response, the federal government has passed several pieces of legislation including the #FamiliesFirstCoronavirusResponseAct signed into law on March 18, 2020. Among the many provisions in the law, effective April 1, employers covered under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (FFCRA) are required to post a new notice, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Notice. Covered employers include private US employers with fewer than 500 employees. The new poster articulates employee rights including paid leave entitlements, qualifying reasons and enforcement under the new leaves.

The new model posting is attached here in both English and Spanish. According the Department of Labor guidance, to comply, each covered employer must post a notice of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act requirements in a conspicuous place on its premises. An employer may satisfy this requirement by emailing or direct mailing this notice to employees or posting this notice on an employee information internal or external website.

Given the current state of the workforce, we are providing you with this posting electronically to expedite delivery and to help you meet the posting requirement sooner.

04/10/2020

WSGVR MLS Breakfast Meeting: COVID 19 New Laws Presented by Attorney Paul P. Cheng | PPRCLaw

West San Gabriel Valley REALTORS invites Attorney Paul P. Cheng from the Law Offices of Paul P. Cheng & Associates for the presentation during the April 9th Virtual MLS Breakfast Meeting on the topic: "New Laws Regarding #COVID19 and It's Impact on Current Business and Real Estate Community."

#PPRCLaw #StrongTogether #COVID19 #COVID19Updates #COVID19NewLaws

04/08/2020

Don't miss West San Gabriel Valley Association of Realtors MLS Breakfast meeting, 4/9, at 9AM. Attorney Paul P. Cheng will discuss "New Laws Regarding COVID-19".

Click https://tinyurl.com/qsmjwyu to register.

04/01/2020

Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19

Our law office continues to review implementation guidance from federal agencies related to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Here’s what we know as of Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

Our legal team continues to review implementation guidance from federal agencies related to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Here’s what we know as of Tuesday, March 31, 2020. www.pprclaw.com | 888.356.4937

03/24/2020

EMPLOYMENT LAW CHALLENGES AND COMPLIANCE AMIDST THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK

From advising employers how to respond when an employee tests positive for #coronavirus to counseling employees afraid of catching it at the office, we are working around the clock to help everyone navigate the uncharted legal waters sparked by the rapidly spreading #COVID19 pandemic, which caused many employers to close their doors and many employees to work from home. On March 18th, President Donald Trump signed the second coronavirus aid package, H.R.6201 (The Families First Coronavirus Response Act), into law. The final bill included some significant policy changes from the original proposals that were intended to address both the impacts on small businesses and individuals. This is a time for everyone to be looking at not only what you are legally required to do, but at what the right thing to do is given the information that we have.

#BetterStronger #UnityMakesStrength
#BetterTogether

03/17/2020

FEDERAL GUIDANCE ON CORONAVIRUS: DOL/CDC

The coronavirus situation in our country has become more critical and is now disrupting businesses, affecting their employees and impacting our personal lives. In an effort to help businesses in this situation, the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services have issued a “Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19.” Here is the link. We are hopeful that soon this will pass and things will return to normal. We wish you and your loved ones good health and patience as we all work together in our effort to win this fight.

The coronavirus situation in our country has become more critical and is now disrupting businesses, affecting their employees and impacting our personal lives. Read more.

01/15/2020

2020 Hot Topics in Recent Employment and Business Litigation

Employment lawsuits take up over 50% of the California court docket. 2020 is a groundbreaking year for all sides, whether employer or employee. Under Labor Code 925, if you hire a CA employee you cannot require them to litigate their claims outside the state. We get many lawyers and HR out of state that listen to the webinar once they become aware of it.
#pprclaw

Employment lawsuits take up over 50% of the California court docket. 2020 is a groundbreaking year for all sides, whether employer or employee.

12/24/2019

Law Offices of Paul P. Cheng & Associates presents the 2019 Christmas Banquet & VIP Client Appreciation Night.

Together with the San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce

Law Offices of Paul P. Cheng & Associates presents the 2019 Christmas Banquet & VIP Client Appreciation Night.

Together with the San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce

12/24/2019

Happy Holidays from PPRCLaw

Let us remember that the Christmas heart is a giving heart, a wide open heart that thinks of others first. Remember while December brings the only Christmas day, in the year let there be Christmas in the things you do and say.

#pprclaw #partlawyerpartwarrior

12/21/2019

Law Offices of Paul P. Cheng & Associates presents the 2019 Christmas Banquet & VIP Client Appreciation Night.

Together with the San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce

Law Offices of Paul P. Cheng & Associates presents the 2019 Christmas Banquet & VIP Client Appreciation Night.

Together with the San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce

11/13/2019

On November 7th, Attorney Paul Cheng joined global business executives, industry experts, and government representatives at this year’s GetGlobal 3-day conference. As a VIP speaker, Cheng delivered the presentation, “Asia Overview: Key Changes from the Ground Up.” https://bit.ly/2Xdhig8

09/29/2019

San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce

We had an amazing time engaging, collaborating, meeting new friends and starting the conversation on building each others businesses. 170 business owners in attendance. We are the Chamber with a heart. Our goal is to make a difference in our community. Come be a part of our chamber with a Heart.

09/24/2019

Come join a hundred other business owners this Friday. It's free for all and a great way to expand your network.

07/13/2019

The Law Offices of Paul P. Cheng & Associates is excited to announce and congratulate trial attorney and managing Partner Paul P. Cheng. Esq. on his Installment as the New President of the San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce. https://bit.ly/2NRAPSw

06/25/2019

San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce

06/15/2019

City of LA Minimum Wage Increase- Effective July 1, 2019

Minimum Wage Increase for the City of Los Angeles, Unincorporated Areas of LA County and City Contractors or Lessees.

Minimum Wage Increase for the City of Los Angeles, Unincorporated Areas of LA County and City Contractors or Lessees. If your business is a Los Angeles Contractor or your business is a Lessee of the City of Los Angeles property then you need to follow the Living Wage Ordinance Minimum Wage Effective...

06/01/2019

Come join us on June 12th for the Tri-Counties Global Business Counsel’s International Real Estate Transactions Forum. #pprclaw

05/10/2019

The best training program in the world is absolutely worthless without the will to execute it properly, consistently, and with intensity.
#pprclaw

01/30/2019

One of the changes discussed is the mandatory harassment training, now required to be given to all employees for companies with five or more employees. The law becomes effective in 2020, which actually means all companies must have conducted the training by the end of 2019. #pprclaw

12/12/2018

December State Employment Law Update for California Employers

Year-end is upon us and we would like to share some reminders to help ensure your year-end closeout goes smoothly!

New State updates for California Employers

07/23/2018

Part Lawyer Part Warrior | Trial Lawyers

You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you. Strong people don't put others down. They lift them up.

#pprclaw #partlawyerpartwarrior #trialattorneys #businesslawyers

07/11/2018

Minimum Wage Rates in California (CA)

Minimum Wage Rates in California (CA)

Below are current and future minimum wage rates in California. Click on the links provided for posters and additional wage information, including certain details on coverage, exemptions, tips, deductions, and immigration status.

06/14/2018

June Federal & State Employment Law Update for California Employers

The Department of Labor (DOL) administers and enforces more than 180 federal laws. These mandates and the regulations that implement them cover many workplace activities for about 10 million employers and 125 million workers. #pprclaw #business #employment #employer #california

The Department of Labor (DOL) administers and enforces more than 180 federal laws. These mandates and the regulations that implement them cover many workplace activities for about 10 million employers and 125 million workers.

02/07/2018

**2018 Employer Requirements**

Many of the laws mentioned below will affect you and significantly increase your liability as an employer. These changes will require that you make significant adjustments to your hiring, training and employee pay policies. To help limit your liability as a business owner, we recommend that you meet with us and have us review your current hiring, training and pay policies and make specific recommendations.

Many of the laws mentioned below will affect you and significantly increase your liability as an employer. These changes will require that you make significant adjustments to your hiring, training and employee pay policies. To help limit your liability as a business owner, we recommend that you meet...