Partnership disputes can be highly detrimental to the future of a new business. Partners may initially start working together when they get along and things go smoothly, but these disputes can derail their progress. In some cases, partnership disputes are so...
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Do employers have to tell employees why they’re being fired?
When an employee is terminated, they likely want to know why. However, an employer may feel more comfortable just telling the employee they are terminated and wishing them the best of luck as they move on. If this is not enough to satisfy an employee, can they demand...
California employers have more obligations to pregnant workers
Once a woman becomes pregnant, many aspects of her life may quickly change. She may have a hard time eating and sleeping, and she might develop concerning secondary health issues that could limit her ability to work. Some women can work through all three trimesters of...
How employers can respond to discrimination claims
Companies have an obligation to their employees to make a safe work environment. One way this can be done is by reducing discrimination. Unfortunately, many employees come into jobs with biases and prejudices that are not immediately apparent. As a result,...
An employee is stealing from the business. What do I do?
Owning a business is many people’s dream. But the pleasure of being an entrepreneur also comes with its share of challenges. One of these is the potential of theft from employees. Employees are an important asset for any organization. When you bring one on board, you...
Can employees wear their hair as they please?
As an employer, you may have a reason to want your employees to wear their hair a certain way. For example, if they are working on a factory line, you may insist they tie it up for safety reasons. You may want all your restaurant servers to wear their hair a certain...
How many “nets” has your commercial landlord put in the lease?
Finding the right property to lease for your business is not just about being in the right place at the right time. You also need an understanding of the pricing structure that commercial landlords use. They have several formats to choose from which can make it...
2 signs it may be time to change a business’s legal structure
Starting a business or taking one over often requires a lot of research and invested time. Entrepreneurs may carefully consider the implications of different business entities when deciding how to structure their companies when they are forming their companies. After...
Don’t forget your “human capital” in a merger
While it might make sense on paper to pursue a particular merger, business is not just about the figures. Sometimes, these events can have a negative effect on staff and customers, which means they don’t turn out to be as profitable as you hoped. Here are a few...
What are California employees’ rights to family medical leave?
As a California business owner, you have a lot of laws to comply with. One set concerns your employee’s right to family medical leave. There are two main laws to consider here - the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the state-level California Family...
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