California law presumes that a person who performs work for a business is that business’s employee, and it places the burden of establishing otherwise on the business. A business that fails to carry that burden owes the wages, expenses, and payroll taxes it would have owed had the worker been classified as an employee from the outset. Some of that liability can reach an owner or officer personally. Consider a commercial cleaning company in Roseville with twenty-two employees

On February 18, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued updated guidance on Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements, extending the compliance deadline by 30 days. This extension follows a U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas ruling, which reaffirmed the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requirements and reinstated the mandatory reporting obligations for covered businesses. For most businesses, the new deadline to fi

Confusion and challenges at many levels surround the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements. As trusted legal advisors to businesses in Sacramento and Placer Counties, we’ve been monitoring this rapidly evolving legal landscape to ensure our clients remain informed and prepared. Read on for a chronological overview of key developments in the CTA’s implementation and its significant legal challenges, culminating in th

If you're an employer in Roseville, California, staying informed about minimum wage requirements is essential for compliance and budgeting. Recently, the California Director of Finance announced a statewide increase to the minimum wage. Here’s a breakdown of recent changes and what they mean for your business in 2025. Current and Upcoming Minimum Wage Rates As of January 1, 2024, the minimum wage in California is $16.00 per hour for all employers, regardless of the number of

The healthcare sector stands on the precipice of significant change with the enactment of Senate Bill No. 525 (SB 525), a landmark...

As of January 1, 2024, a wide array of business entities in the U.S., including corporations and LLCs, are now subject to new reporting...