Misrepresentation and fraud can create serious problems in business agreements. Whether intentional or not, they can lead to financial loss, damaged trust and even legal action. Recognizing some common examples can help business owners be prepared. False claims...
Businesses do not have to make all kinds of accommodations for a worker who has a disability. Some requests may be unreasonable. For instance, if the accommodations would cost $100,000, there may be no way that a small business can realistically meet those financial...
When one business fails to meet the terms of a contract, the other party may suffer financial losses or disruptions. A breach of contract can lead to serious consequences, but legal remedies are available to help rectify the situation. Below are some of the most...
In many cases, it is fully legal for an employer to cut an employee’s pay. But there are also cases in which this could be a violation of the employee’s rights. It’s important to understand where this line is and when it could be crossed. Essentially, pay cuts have to...
People looking for jobs often need to send tens or even hundreds of applications. Often, the company hiring won’t even tell them it’s a no; they’ll just not bother to reply. So, it can be tremendously exciting when someone finally invites you for an interview....
Workplace dynamics can be complicated, and sometimes, employees are pushed out of their jobs without an official termination. Instead of firing someone outright, some employers create a work environment that makes staying unbearable, forcing employees to quit. This...
Employers sometimes decide to cut staff. It could be because business is not going so well. It could be because they are merging with another company and need to avoid duplicating positions. Or it could be that someone is going on an efficiency drive and believes...
There are many cases of workplace sexual harassment that are never reported. In other cases, people eventually do make their report, but there can be a delay of months or years before they do so. They may never even go to HR at all, but may simply speak up after...
An exclusive use clause is a rule in a commercial lease that protects a business from competition within the same shopping center or property. This type of clause is common in leases for retail stores, restaurants and service businesses. It helps ensure that a tenant...
People behave differently in the workplace, and some of those behaviors can be unlawful. A behavior is illegal if it creates a hostile work environment. So, what does a hostile work environment mean? And are you working in one? Here is what you need to know: Severe or...