STAR Certification On January 1, 2013, the Bureau of Automotive Repair (“BAR”) replaced its former “Gold Shield” program with STAR certification. The STAR program is the Bureau’s certification program that applies to a Registered Automotive Repair Dealer that is also Read more
A question that the attorneys at Simas & Associates, Ltd. often get is whether it is legal for a physical therapist to be employed by a layperson-owned and fully legal general corporation. It is what many clients find surpising with the Read more
Terminating or firing employees is a part of owning or operating a business. It is unavoidable and inevitable. Yet, it is still probably the single-most unpleasant aspect of being a business owner, supervisor, or manager. Of course, there are a number of Read more
The days of posting an ad in the local paper’s classified section to find potential employees are quickly becoming ancient history. As the landscape in HR and recruitment shudders and shifts, even sites like Craigslist, Monster and CareerBuilder are starting Read more
In a formal Administrative Procedure Act (“APA“) proceeding before an Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) of the Office of Administrative Hearings (“OAH”), the ALJ is authorized on his or her own motion – or on a motion of either party – to Read more
Before reviewing the steps one should take to evaluate an appeal of a lower adjudicator’s decision, it is important to note that an appeal is almost never a re-trial. Meaning, rarely does an appeal provide you with an opportunity to Read more
The California Bureau of Automotive Repair‘s “STAR” certification program began on January 1, 2013, replacing what was previously called the “Gold Shield” Program. STAR certification is the Bureau’s voluntary certification program that applies to a registered Automotive Repair Dealer that Read more
All veterinary technician applicants are required to take the new California veterinary technician examination and the Veterinary Technician National Examination (“VTNE”). As an applicant, if you have taken the California veterinary technician examination and failed prior to March 1, 2014, you are required Read more
Everyday, it appears that local, state, or even federal authorities are engaging in raids and shutting down Internet cafés. Why? Well, there is nothing inherently illegal about a normal Internet café. They are just locations that provide access to the Read more
Most licensees when facing license discipline are concerned about the direct and immediate consequences. In particular, when a physician faces an accusation by the Medical Board of California, their primary concern is their continued ability to practice. And that is Read more