As a business owner in California, you wear many hats—manager, strategist, and sometimes even janitor. But when it comes to managing employees, the Golden State’s complex employment laws can turn what seems like a simple task into a legal minefield. While small businesses often handle human resources tasks in-house, there comes a point when hiring

It may come as a surprise, but Stephen Colbert is human, and like the rest of us, has a mother. He has taken a leave of absence from his show to apparently spend time with his ailing mother. An article I read recently notes how Colbert’s leave could trigger family medical leave. I thought the