Business Law

Operating a business with employees is not as simple as it was in previous eras. Members of today’s workforce know that they have rights, and many play an active role in preserving them. Employers are also much savvier about the legal side of employing workers. Today,...

If you are like most, you probably felt shocked to learn that someone filed a lawsuit against your business. Although your reaction is understandable, try to relax—business litigation against unsuspecting companies happens more often than you might think. Some people...

Employees for your company need to know what to expect and what’s acceptable when they’re working for you. Proper training is important for this, but having written policies is also critical. The written policies can help to protect your company because they outline...

Going into business is an exciting endeavor. While many people decide to forge this road alone, others realize the benefits of a partner.  For one, partners bring a unique skill set to the table. Also, the business’s financial resources will be greater with two,...

If there is one thing that people should not have to deal with at work, it’s getting yelled at by others. There are few, if any, times when coworkers should have such interactions. Workplace violence is a serious problem in America and has no place in your workplace....

If you are an hourly worker, your employer needs to track attendance and compensate you accordingly. Hourly workers should receive standard wages for any time worked at a company and overtime wages if they work particularly long shifts or put in more than 40 hours in...

If you've decided that it's time to sell your business, perhaps because you want to retire and don't have any heirs who wish to take over for you, you need to know what the actual value of that business is. There are a lot of different factors to consider, but you...

Did you know that not everyone who is on a salary is prevented from getting overtime compensation? While most people think that being on a salary means that they will get a certain amount of pay regardless of how long they work, the reality is that those who don’t...

Most workers are at-will employees. They do not have contracts. They can be fired at any time. They can quit at any time. Even if they consider their job to be stable, there is technically no guarantee that it will exist from one day to the next. As soon as they want...

AI has already had an untold effect on a variety of industries. In the Human Resource (HR) arena alone, managers are using AI to help with the hiring process. AI is also doing job performance evaluations and deciding who qualifies for promotions -- and who gets a...