No matter the size of your business, you need to be prepared for your employees to complain about harassment or discrimination in the workplace. You may be able to resolve some issues internally, but you also need a plan for more complex situations. Once an employee...
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How do you define retaliation?
When an employee is upset about an event at work, one of the challenges is defining what does and does not fit their complaint. While their emotions are valid, it might be difficult to determine what to do with the situation if it does not match the definition....
Protecting a Business’ Most Valuable Asset
There was a time not all that long ago where trade secrets were on paper, stored securely in locked filing cabinets or safes. The only hope of taking them was to break into an office in an effort to secure hard copies. Technology changed all that with smartphones and...
Is your management style getting the best from your staff?
Employees can be your greatest asset. In addition to completing tasks, they bring ideas that can help you develop your business. Often, when employees and managers understand each other, they can accomplish a lot for the company. Unfortunately, some management styles...
Does my business need both a non-compete and an NDA?
Information is what gives your business an edge over the competition. If you do not take care to protect your company’s trade secrets and other confidential information, your business could be at risk. You trust your employees to promote your company and talk...
What do most employee handbooks leave out?
Employee handbooks often feel like a stack of paper that no one ever looks at. Often, employees seem to stash them away in their desk and do not reference them again, until they have a question. Your employee handbook empowers your staff to know your policies and...
Are pay-when-paid clauses enforceable?
There are a lot of critical details when it comes to coordinating a construction project. The bigger the project, the more contractors you will count on to help you get the job done. Since construction projects are expensive, you can have many people counting on you...
What liabilities come with an easement on my commercial property?
Owning a commercial property comes with different responsibilities, and potential liabilities, than residential property. You already know you must keep your property safe for the people who access it. When someone has an easement on your property, it can raise many...
What to know about purchasing a new property for your business
Whether you are looking for the first physical location for your business, or you are making a change to your current location, if you are contemplating the purchase of commercial property to locate your business, it is essential to go into the purchase prepared....
What is the difference between “laid off” and “furloughed”?
During these difficult times, employers and small business owners—particularly those that are customer facing—are having to make tough decisions about what to with their team members and employees when they cannot work. Many employers are weighing whether to...