It is crucial for employers to understand how overtime laws apply in Nevada. Not only do they need to pay their employees appropriately, but being proactive about this can help avoid employment disputes. Wage and hour disputes often arise when employees believe they...
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BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL LAW – Contract Disputes
Noncompetes can again be used in employment contracts
A noncompete agreement is sometimes part of an employment contract. If the worker signs that contract, they are limited in where they can seek employment after that job ends. They may be banned from working for other local companies in the same industry, for example,...
As an employer, do you have to use employment contracts?
You are moving closer to starting a new business, and you are trying to determine how to hire your initial staff. You have owned a business before, and one major issue you ran into was contract disputes. Your employees had contracts, and you had disagreements about...
Are penalty clauses enforceable in the Nevada civil courts?
There are several different types of clauses that can help strengthen a contract and protect a business that is negotiating with another party. Restrictive covenants, severability clauses and other custom contract inclusions can help protect both parties signing a...
Does it harm your business if someone misses a contractual deadline?
When another party signs a contract with your business, you fully expect that they will uphold that contract. They have agreed to do so and are legally obligated to follow through on that agreement. But contracts are breached all the time. For instance, you may order...
2 things to consider if you face a contract dispute
Contract disputes can be handled in a number of ways. Sometimes the answer is obvious, but sometimes it is far from it. Too often, people or businesses zone in on the issue of the breach and who is right or wrong, while forgetting to keep the overall picture in mind....
Using rescission to address contract nonperformance
Contract breaches fall into numerous categories. Nonperformance is among the most common breaches that occur. One party fails to complete a project or to deliver materials as required by a contract. The non-performance of one party does not automatically invalidate...
Noncompete agreements have been banned. Now what?
For years, business owners regularly used noncompete agreements. These contracts restricted an employee’s ability to seek a different job—often stating they couldn’t work for the competition for a certain amount of time or within a specific geographic area after...
Spotting unconscionable clauses in business contracts
A well-drafted business contract does more than just finalize a deal. It helps you avoid unnecessary disputes and minimize legal risks while building trust with your partners and clients. Therefore, it’s important to carefully review any legally binding agreement...
The main reason not to use a handshake deal
A handshake deal may feel natural. Perhaps you are a small business owner, and you’re working with another local business owner. You already know them and trust them, the two of you have a relationship. Asking them to sign a contract may seem like you’re taking things...