Steve Simas, Author at Simas & Associates LTD

Workplace Investigations in 2025: Key Trends and Best Practices for Employers

In 2025, workplace investigations are evolving to address emerging challenges and leverage technological advancements. Simas & Associates, Ltd., with over two decades of experience, remains at the forefront of these developments, ensuring that investigations are conducted promptly, thoroughly, lawfully, and cost-effectively. Key Trends in Workplace Investigations: Navigating Complex Employment Read more…

By Steve Simas, 4 weeksFebruary 27, 2025 ago

Business Law

General-Stock to Professional Corporation Conversion Process

Simas & Associates, Ltd. has assisted physical therapists successfully convert their General-Stock Corporation to a Professional Corporation.

By Steve Simas, 2 yearsMay 3, 2023 ago

Physical Therapy Law

The Exempt and Non-Exempt Conundrum for Physical Therapists in California

When faced with the conundrum of whether a physical therapist can be classified as an exempt employee in California, employers should consult legal counsel for this complicated case-by-case analysis.

By Steve Simas, 2 yearsFebruary 13, 2023 ago

Law Firm News

Celebrating 20 years of Distinguished and Specialized Legal Services

Since 2002, the experienced and accomplished attorneys with Simas & Associates, Ltd. have been protecting and defending the rights of healthcare providers, professional licensees, employers and highly regulated businesses throughout California. With headquarters in Sacramento and San Luis Obispo, offices in San Jose, Santa Monica and San Diego, plus a Read more…

By Steve Simas, 3 yearsMay 3, 2022 ago

Physical Therapy Law

Closing A Physical Therapy Practice

Learn about the Who, What, When, Where, and How of Registering Professional Corporations.

By Steve Simas, 3 yearsMarch 14, 2022 ago

Veterinary Medicine Law

Veterinary Medical Board Inspections: Be Prepared

Consistent with its mission to protect the public, the Veterinary Medical Board (“Board”) is tasked with establishing a “regular inspection program that will provide for random, unannounced inspections.”

By Steve Simas, 3 yearsFebruary 11, 2022 ago

Business Law

The Who, What, When, Where, and How of Registering Professional Corporations

Learn about the Who, What, When, Where, and How of Registering Professional Corporations.

By Steve Simas, 3 yearsJanuary 20, 2022 ago

Arbitration

FAQ: MEDIATION VS. ARBITRATION

What is Mediation? Mediation is a voluntary, interactive process where a neutral, third party, trained to facilitate communications and with negotiation skills, helps all the parties try and reach a mutually acceptable resolution to their dispute. In litigation, the judge issues orders on what is to be done during the Read more…

By Steve Simas, 3 yearsOctober 20, 2021 ago

Cannabis Law

CBD – INTEGRATION INTO PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE

By Sasha G. Aguilar Increasingly health care providers, including physical therapists, encounter patients using cannabis or medical marijuana to treat a number of conditions, ranging from Alzheimer’s disease to eating disorders. Cannabidiol or CBD is the second most prevalent active ingredient in marijuana. While CBD is an essential component of Read more…

By Steve Simas, 4 yearsMarch 19, 2021 ago

Employment Law

As an employer, when should you hire an outside investigator to conduct a workplace investigation?

This is a question we often get from employers, and, in true lawyer fashion, the answer is, it depends. Many companies in today’s society have dedicated Human Resource departments that are responsible for dealing with a plethora of employee related issues including handling complaints. Whether or not the complaint is Read more…

By Steve Simas, 4 yearsJanuary 3, 2021 ago

Steve Simas

Workplace Investigations in 2025: Key Trends and Best Practices for Employers

General-Stock to Professional Corporation Conversion Process

The Exempt and Non-Exempt Conundrum for Physical Therapists in California

Celebrating 20 years of Distinguished and Specialized Legal Services

Closing A Physical Therapy Practice

Veterinary Medical Board Inspections: Be Prepared

The Who, What, When, Where, and How of Registering Professional Corporations

FAQ: MEDIATION VS. ARBITRATION

CBD – INTEGRATION INTO PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE

As an employer, when should you hire an outside investigator to conduct a workplace investigation?

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