While a business partnership can result in innumerable benefits, it can also go horribly wrong. That’s something to bear in mind when drawing up a partnership agreement, as it is far simpler to deal with differences when you have already detailed how you will operate...
Federal law has safeguarded workers against sex-based discrimination for decades. However, in recent years, it has been made abundantly clear that sex-based discrimination manifests in so many ways that it has proven to be a hydra – as soon as the law chops off one...
As a business owner, contracts outline how you will work with others and what you can expect from each other. Here are some to consider when dealing with other businesses: 1. An early termination clause You need to accept that business relationships don’t always go as...
Negotiating favorable terms is an important part of accepting a job offer for a worker or protecting the business when hiring a new employee. Non-compete agreements are popular inclusions, especially when a worker may have access to trade secrets that affect a...
Being a veteran is a source of pride for many people, so it’s not something they hide. They probably never imagined that someone would discriminate against them because of their military service. Unfortunately, some people enjoy the freedoms that servicemembers fight...
Approaching certain business-related risks with a proactive mindset can save your company a great deal of time and resources down the road. One of the most sensitive and complex areas of business-related law that gives rise to a significant risk of liability when not...
If your employer misclassifies you as an independent contractor, you will lose certain job benefits and legal protections offered to employees. For instance, you will not be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits and will have to pay the full amount of Social...
Your sole priorities during your maternity leave should be taking care of yourself and spending time with your newborn. So what happens if your company notifies you while you're on vacation that they're looking for someone to take your place or that your position has...
Employers should always have clear employment practices in place that prevent discrimination, harassment and retaliation in the workplace. They should be quick to act when there are issues reported to them. All employees should understand exactly what qualifies as...
In some cases, those who are being sexually harassed at work are simply being victimized by someone who is attracted to them. For instance, maybe you have a coworker who asked you out, and you told them no. If they continue to pester you and ask you out repeatedly,...