This guide on worker co-op law has been crafted by attorneys for the benefit of legal professionals advising worker cooperative corporations. Its aim is to equip cooperative lawyers in California with detailed, step-by-step procedures for counseling cooperative clients. The Guide includes practical tips and tactics, strategic options, and comprehensive lists of considerations to help attorneys navigate the complexities of advising employee-owned enterprises.
Disclaimer
The contents of this Practice Guide should not be relied on as legal advice. Some of this information could become outdated, and laws vary from place-to-place. Furthermore, although we tried to collect accurate information and give the laws our best interpretation, some information in this booklet could even turn out to be incorrect or subject to other interpretations by courts or regulators! We sure hope that’s not the case, but, what can we say? Law is complicated stuff! That’s why we strongly recommend that you consult with an attorney before using this information to form or operate a cooperative.
This handbook was written specifically for worker cooperative corporations in California. Although some content may be applicable across states, and although some legal matters are governed by federal tax law, anyone using this book should be aware of the necessity to research your own state’s laws.
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