A thriving workplace isn’t just about profits, it’s about the people behind the scenes. When employees feel unsafe or mistreated, that can lead to serious legal and financial consequences for your business. Hostile work environment claims can arise quickly, sometimes...
Someone in your team comes and tells you there has been a contract breach. Maybe it’s your company accused of making it, or perhaps someone else has breached the contract you had with them. To understand how best to react, you first need to know a little more about...
When two companies go through a merger, it may make the resulting company stronger than either one could’ve been on their own. A large company may see this as a way to quickly expand its operations. A small company may see it as a way to grow dramatically with access...
Before employees leave their jobs, their boss may want them to provide two weeks' notice. The goal here is just to make the transition go more smoothly. The owner of the company has two weeks to conduct interviews and find a replacement, so the advance notice is...
When business partners reach a point where they cannot resolve their disagreements internally, their concerns may end up in court. Judges are sometimes called upon to resolve partnership disputes when negotiation, mediation and other forms of alternative dispute...
Starting a new business is very exciting, but it’s important to understand the legal challenges that can arise. Many start-ups face legal trouble because they overlook a few key areas in the early stages. Being proactive with the legal aspects of your new business can...
Legally binding business agreements are supposed to be fair to all the parties involved, but that’s not always the case. Some clauses may tilt the balance too far in one party’s favor. These are collectively called “unconscionable clauses” because enforcing them would...
Legal action is a common way of settling business conflicts, but you shouldn’t rush to court just because you can. It helps to pause and consider whether doing so is in your best interests or if there are other more efficient options of handling things. If you are...
Terminating an employee can potentially cause conflict. Former employees sometimes allege that companies violated their rights by terminating them. They may file lawsuits against their prior employers. In some cases, they may also make unreasonable demands regarding...
An employment contract establishes the terms of a working relationship between an employer and an employee. While employment agreements vary based on industry and position, certain elements are essential for validity and enforceability. Below are key components that...
