Securing a patent, trademark or copyright can be critical to all businesses with unique, innovative goods and services. And protecting trade secrets with confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements can also be vital to protecting information that gives a company its competitive edge.
Four Holiday-related Issues to Tackle with your Employees
Holidays - particularly the year-end Holidays, are supposed to be a time for relaxing and disconnecting. However, in the business world, that doesn't always happen. Between the end-of-year demands and the stress of trying to accommodate employee holiday needs and wishes, it can be a lot for employers to manage.
More Employers are Eliminating Alcohol from Office Parties
Employees deserve to celebrate occasionally, whether it’s for hitting sales goals, making it to retirement or for an annual holiday party. Unfortunately, office parties can get out of hand when alcohol is provided. Employers may be held liable when problems occur at work parties, even when they are hosted offsite. An employer could face litigation if an employee experiences sexual harassment or assault at a company-funded event.
