AN ESSENTIAL BOOK FOR ANY CALIFORNIA BUSINESS California has been called the Land of Opportunity - a place where hard work and a little luck could be rewarded by great wealth. Unfortunately, the reality for many businesses is that California has become a Land of Liability. This is especially true in the context of the employment relationship. This book, Land of Liability: A Guide for California Employers, puts the insights of an experienced employment attorney, Daniel Thompson, into the hands of employers. Topics include: 1. Independent Contractors 2. Permissible Hiring Questions 3. Minimum Wage and Overtime 4. Meal and Rest Periods 5. Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation 6. Health and Safety (OSHA) 7. Wrongful Termination 8. What to do if being sued And More As with vehicles and health, prevention is better than treatment. Land of Liability: A Guide for California Employers seeks to provide businesses with practical information to discover and avoid liability. It is better to know about liability before a lawsuit is filed.