You can conflict with any party involved in your business, including customers. It's crucial to satisfy your customers, but mistakes can happen, and you can find yourself in a dispute with one, which can potentially lead to a lawsuit. The following are three factors...
Some employers require employees to sign a contract before they’re allowed to start working. These contracts are often comprehensive documents that outline the duties and responsibilities for both parties. If you’re asked to sign an employment contract, you must...
You’re a candidate torn between job offers from two different companies: a small business and a large one. The small business is only a few buildings down the block, making it simple for you to get to work on foot. The large company is five miles away, requiring a...
Many Ohio employers prefer young workers and often want to create a youthful workplace vibe. Unfortunately, that sometimes means they purposely or unintentionally discriminate against older, equally qualified employees. Age-based discrimination is unlawful and may...
As an employee working in Ohio, it's essential for you to understand the tipped wage rules and your rights under state and federal laws. In Ohio, tipped employees are those who customarily and regularly receive more than $30 per month in tips. Consider these points if...
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...