Fenton & Keller is a law firm that specializes in the practice of civil, business and employment law. The firm represents clients in matters concerning professional malpractice, alternative dispute resolution, breach of contract and product liability. It also handles cases related to tax exemption, personal injuries, construction defects, commercial transactions, real estate sales, and mergers and acquisitions. Fenton & Keller additionally assists clients in issues regarding property damage, land use, discrimination, harassment, wage-hour administration, and mediation and arbitration. The firm s attorneys are members of the Monterey County Bar Association and the State Bar of California. Fenton & Keller is located in Monterey, Calif.
In October 2019, Governor Newsom signed AB 51, adding Section 432.6 to the California Labor Code. The practical effect of AB 51 was to prohibit employers from requiring an employee or job applicant to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment. The law also imposed criminal penalties on employers, classifying each violation as a misdemeanor subject to imprisonment of up to six months, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. AB 51 applied to contracts for employment entered into, modified, or extended on or after January 1, 2020.
We are seeking an Associate Attorney with at least three years of experience in business transactions, real estate, and/or estate planning and administration. We are seeking an attorney with strong legal writing, research, and communication skills, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You will have direct contact with clients. The salary range for this position is $122,500 to $205,000, depending on your experience. Bonus program available.
As of February 15, 2023, California employers can require employees to agree to arbitrate most employment disputes as a condition of employment after the Ninth...
Sexual Harassment
Answer: Beginning in 2019, California revised its sexual harassment prevention training requirements, mandating that employers who have five or more employees provide harassment prevention training for all employees within six months of hire or promotion and every two years thereafter. Previously, the sexual harassment training requirement applied only to employers with fifty or more employees.
We are seeking a qualified paralegal with experience in business transactions, real estate transactions, and/or estate planning and administration. You should be well versed in document preparation related to entity formation and dissolution, Secretary of State filings, corporate records, contracts, preparation of closing binders, preparation of estate planning documents and administration, court filings, recording of documents, client communications, and client file maintenance. You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe. You should also be organized and detail-oriented, as well as able to work independently and as part of a team. The regular hourly rate for this position is $39 to $49 per hour, depending on your experience.
We are seeking a qualified paralegal with experience in civil litigation, personal injury, and/or employment law. You need to be well versed in document preparation, case calendaring, management of deadlines, handling of discovery, subpoenas, preparation of pleadings and Judicial Council forms, legal research, court e-filings, trial preparation, client communications, and client file maintenance. You must also have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe. You should also be organized and detail-oriented, as well as able to work independently and as part of a team The regular hourly rate for this position is $39 to $49 per hour, depending on your experience.
These are just five ways the real property tax rules have changed with Proposition 19, and there are particular rules for family farms and transfers from grandparents to grandchildren. To learn how they might apply to your administration or estate planning, contact your estate planning attorney.