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PREPARING FOR AN ICE VISIT: PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS

PREPARING FOR AN ICE VISIT: PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS

by Diana Alcala | Jul 1, 2026 | Employment Law

Recent changes in federal immigration enforcement priorities have prompted many employers to evaluate whether they are prepared to respond to an immigration enforcement action. While public discussion often focuses on what employers should do when Immigration and...
WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION STANDARDS IN CALIFORNIA: UNDERSTANDING THE SCOPE OF EMPLOYER COMPLIANCE

WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION STANDARDS IN CALIFORNIA: UNDERSTANDING THE SCOPE OF EMPLOYER COMPLIANCE

by Diana Alcala | May 1, 2026 | Employment Law

As California’s workplace violence prevention standards approach the two-year mark since implementation, many employers continue to misunderstand what compliance actually requires. While most employers are aware that workplace violence prevention is now mandated,...
THE LANDLORD’S ROADMAP: MANAGING A RENTAL UNIT AFTER A TENANT’S DEATH IN CALIFORNIA

THE LANDLORD’S ROADMAP: MANAGING A RENTAL UNIT AFTER A TENANT’S DEATH IN CALIFORNIA

by Diana Alcala | Jan 1, 2026 | Landlord Tenant Law

This article is designed to educate and inform California housing providers on the legal and practical considerations that arise when a tenant passes away in a rental unit. The death of a tenant can raise immediate questions about possession, personal property,...
Two Hats, One Risk: When Your Employee Is Also Your Tenant

Two Hats, One Risk: When Your Employee Is Also Your Tenant

by Diana Alcala | May 1, 2025 | Employment Law, Landlord Tenant Law

In California, housing your on-site manager is not just a perk—but a legal balancing act between landlord and employer obligations. Providing on-site housing to apartment managers, maintenance workers, and security staff in property management can be a smart...
The Legal Imperative of Regular Property Inspections for Landlords: Ensuring Compliance and Protecting Investments

The Legal Imperative of Regular Property Inspections for Landlords: Ensuring Compliance and Protecting Investments

by Diana Alcala | Jan 1, 2025 | Landlord Tenant Law

As a landlord, ensuring the safety, habitability, and proper maintenance of your rental properties is not only a matter of good practice but also a legal responsibility. Regular, periodic property inspections play a crucial role in fulfilling these obligations while...
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