Employees may come and go – but that doesn’t mean that employers like this reality. It’s estimated that replacing an employee costs an employer somewhere between six months and two years' worth of their salary. That’s why some employers will offer certain employees a...
If you are an employee, understanding your rights is fundamental to securing a fair and respectful work environment. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces employment laws that help protect employees when they’re applying for a job, during...
No one deserves to be mistreated or abused at work. Unfortunately, it happens more often than you may think. Most workers associate mistreatment with the employer, but co-workers may also treat one another wrongfully. You may think you have no options in the face of...
Disputes among partners can arise for various reasons. They can often lead to strained relations and legal battles. The nature of partnership disputes is diverse, but specific issues frequently emerge as the primary catalysts for conflict. Understanding some of the...
Right now, noncompete agreements are still legal as long as they are set up properly. An employer can ask an employee to sign a noncompete, stating that they won’t leave the business to start a competing company or join the competition. These agreements do have to be...
Workplace harassment comes in many forms. For some people, harassment may involve unwanted flirting or touching. For others, workplace harassment may involve a hostile work environment. Many people struggle to succinctly define a hostile work environment and,...
When you find a potentially rewarding job opportunity, the employer may ask you to sign an employment agreement to secure the position. Your employment agreement can work for you by helping you understand and protect your rights. However, some employment agreements...
Non-compete agreements are legal contracts between an employer and an employee or between two parties in a business transaction. They work by restricting an employee or party from engaging in certain competitive activities, such as working for a competing company or...
Balancing personal health and family obligations with work commitments can be daunting for many employees. Life's unpredictability often means that workers need extended time off for various reasons, from personal health crises to pivotal family events. The Family and...
Once you find the talent you need for your business, you need to keep it – and one effective strategy to ensure that your organization doesn't lose its most valuable players is through the use of employee retention agreements. An employee retention agreement, which is...