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In More Workplaces, Bringing Pets is on the Table in Returning to Offices.

By Rachel Puryear As many office-bound workers return to the office following the vaccination rollout, more employees than before might be able to bring their furry (or perhaps scaly) companions to the office. Many proud human pet-parents grew accustomed to having their pets around daily while they worked at home, and the pets likewise became…

San Francisco Makes Progress Against a Pollutant Worse than Cars

By Rachel Puryear If you live or work anywhere near any lawn, you’ve probably at some point been rudely disturbed the ear-torturing, whiny roar of someone else’s gas-powered leaf blower. You have probably also felt the aggravation of allergies that follows, due to dirt, mold, and other allergens getting blown into the air. This is…

If You Freelance, Check Out the Freelancer’s Union as a Great Resource

By Rachel Puryear If you freelance, it’s no secret that self-employed folks do not always enjoy many of the same protections and benefits that traditional employees often receive. We are also used to having our concerns about such dismissed by people who feel that those who chose to freelance cannot complain. However, the reality is…

Starlink Could Be a Game Changer for Rural Communities, Digital Nomads

By Rachel Puryear If you have ever dreamt of being a digital nomad – that is, someone who works remotely and travels around wherever they want – you might be wondering how you would get internet access in all those beautiful, awesome places you want to visit. And, your concern would be justified – some…

As Workplaces Assess Reopening, the Remote versus In-Person Work Debate Heats Up Again

By Rachel Puryear As vaccinations roll out and workforces get immunized, employers all over are weighing policies regarding teleworking (working remotely), versus coming back to in-person workplaces. And of course, the debates over such get heated from multiple angles. Many employers want to physically oversee their workers, and fear a loss of productivity from teleworkers.…

Hopefully You’re Enjoying a Four-Day Work Week. Might it Work if Every Work Week Was Only Four Days?

By Rachel Puryear If you enjoyed a long weekend for the Fourth of July this year, and had the bonus of a short work week; you might be wishing that every week had only four days on and three days off (if you don’t already have that or something even better). Of course, you might…

Want to Build an ADU? Here’s How to Get Free Help With Making it Green!

By Rachel Puryear, Real Estate Broker If you live in San Mateo County and you have been thinking of adding an in-law unit (also called granny unit, officially called an ADU, for Accessory Dwelling Unit) to your home, there are plenty of good reasons to do so. They can be a source of extra income,…

Big, Last-Minute Changes to Eviction Moratorium in California

By Rachel Puryear If you are a tenant or a landlord in California who has been watching the eviction moratorium anxiously, there are some very recent developments which will be important to know about. Please note that this information overrides information about the eviction moratorium from my recent July newsletter, as today’s information has just…

Free Britney, of Course. And, it Goes Way Beyond Britney.

By Rachel Puryear, B-law-gger If you have followed celebrity news over the years at all, you likely have noted that pop star Britney Spears was placed under the conservatorship of her father, Jamie Spears, over a decade ago. Recently, Britney Spears has revealed more to the public about what is happening, than she has in…

Some Cities and States Will Help With Your Student Loans if You Relocate There – Here’s the Catch

By Rachel Puryear If you are carrying a large student debt load and having trouble paying it off, you are certainly not alone. If you work in certain professions (mostly health care and teaching), however, and are willing to relocate to certain areas, you could get varying levels of assistance towards repayment of your student…