Class recorded October 1, 2020

This workshop is designed to help the attendee understand the different types of powers of attorneys and important considerations to make when executing a legal instrument giving authority to someone else to assist with decision-making. Learn the difference between supported decision-making and substitute decision-making.

Presented by Bet Tzedek Legal Services, we will review what is involved in naming an agent, the scope of an agent’s authority, and how to revoke a power of attorney. The presentation will end by explaining the difference between powers of attorney and conservatorship.

Presented by: Bertha S. Hayden, Directing Attorney, Bet Tzedek Legal Services

Course Materials: If you would like to receive a copy of the course materials for any of the classes, including any PowerPoint used, please register at the Register Now! button for the class, provided below. A staff member will email you the course materials (usually within one business day).

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice.  LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service.  The Law Library is pleased to offer our patrons the opportunity to obtain assistance from third party legal service providers at this and other events within the Library.  However, the Library does not control and is not responsible for the content or scope of any assistance given by those providers.

Class recorded September 1, 2021

Whether you are ready to launch a new business or expand an existing one, you'll likely need extra cash.  However, traditional business loans have collateral and credit requirements many businesses cannot meet. What now? Learn about microloan opportunities from Small Business Administration lenders.

Class covers:

• Introduction to the Entrepreneur Fund: lending and services
• Microloans: overview and benefits
• Preparing for business borrowing: assessing needs and best practices
• Open Q&A for workshop participants
• Opportunity for one-on-one questions with a PACE business advisor

Presented by:

Bo Sivanunsakul, Loan Manager, Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE Business)

Course Materials: If you would like to receive a copy of the course materials for any of the classes, including any PowerPoint used, please register at the Register Now! button for the class, provided below. A staff member will email you the course materials (usually within one business day).

 LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice.  LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service.  The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons.  For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Class recorded September 1, 2020

Your credit report and scores are vital if you own a small business.  Learn how to leverage yours for better terms with vendors, increased financing options, better business opportunities, and more.  You'll also learn about the FICO business credit score used in some popular business loan programs.

Join business advisors from PACE as they explain how to build and use your credit to your business’ advantage.

Presented by:

Wai Ling Chin, Business Counselor, Manager/Loan Counselor, Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE Business)

Course Materials: If you would like to receive a copy of the course materials for any of the classes, including any PowerPoint used, please register at the Register Now! button for the class, provided below. A staff member will email you the course materials (usually within one business day).

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice.  LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service.  The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons.  For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

This class will provide the basics of California wage and hour law, which sets the rules for how to calculate a worker’s hours, when breaks must be given, and how sick pay is earned and what it can be used for, among other topics. Learn who is covered (employees vs. independent contractors), and hear about the process for claiming and recovering unpaid wages.  

Class covers:

• Rules for how to calculate a worker’s hours
• When breaks must be given
• Sick pay: how it’s earned, and what it can be used for
• Who is covered: employees vs. independent contractors
• The process for claiming and recovering unpaid wages

Presented by:

Matt Clark, Attorney, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles

Course Materials: If you would like to receive a copy of the course materials for any of the classes, including any PowerPoint used, please register at the Register Now! button for the class, provided below. A staff member will email you the course materials (usually within one business day).

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice.  LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service.  The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons.  For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.