Community Development Project
Our Publications
FAQs, Guide
Trademark Basics for Nonprofits [2015]
Appendix
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Appendix 3 – DPH Actions to Increase Access to Safe Sidewalk Vending in LA
Guide
What You Need to Know About Small Claims Court
In the operation of your child care business, you may encounter problems which force you to go to court. These problems may range from a parent who is not paying you for child care services to a landlord that fails to make necessary repairs in the apartment you are renting.
Guide
Why You and Your Small Business Might Need Legal Assistance
Neglecting the legal health of a new or existing small business can seriously threaten the success of its operations, endanger its future, and may impact your livelihood. Public Counsel’s Community Development Project (CDP) provides free legal assistance with a variety of transactional issues to small businesses and low-income entrepreneurs located in, and employing residents of, underserved communities in L.A. County.
Guide
Work Authorization FAQ for Employers
A heightened focus on immigration issues under the new administration has raised a number of questions for employers. Our new publication addresses some of the most common questions we are receiving in the area of employee hiring and Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9) compliance.
FAQs, Guide
Work For Hire Basics for Nonprofits [2016]
This guide provides nonprofits with an overview of the Work for Hire doctrine, which governs whether an organization that commissions work to be done or whether the person who created the work (e.g. an employee or independent contractor) owns the copyright in the work. It covers the following information: Copyright Basics, Works Made for Hire Overview, and Best Practices: Works for Hire.
