Reputation is critical in the business world, and this essentially has two components. One is the reputation it has with consumers, and the other is the reputation with past, present and potential employees. Many business owners tend to focus on building the...
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Month: April 2021
Deadlock does not have to be the end of partnerships
Regardless of the company’s size, business partners frequently believe that a 50/50 partnership is the fairest and most effective arrangement. That way, they both maintain equal power and say over the direction of this shared dream and effort. Even so, every 50/50...
Employers: Keep the ADA in mind when hiring
Disability discrimination claims are on the rise according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). They have steadily increased over the last decade, making up nearly 36% of all cases filed with the EEOC in 2020. That is why employers must be...
Employers v. employees: Who owns intellectual property?
California business owners worry about protecting their own intellectual property from threats of theft or misappropriation. That is why they take measures to maintain confidentiality throughout the business. However, they should also consider the reverse situation....
Employers: Make workplace safety a priority
Maintaining a clean and safe workplace is an important matter that employers must take seriously. Hazards in the workplace can lead employers to face serious fines and even lawsuits in some cases. In the last year, workplace safety has become more important than ever....
What to look for when reviewing the settlement agreement
In many cases, the resolution of a business lawsuit frequently ends in a settlement. Regardless of how business owners approach resolving the legal dispute, the parties will lay out the terms of their resolution in a settlement agreement. California business owners...
What steps should business owners take if trade secrets are misappropriated?
Even if business owners take steps to secure their trade secrets, it is still not uncommon for them to be misappropriated by either an existing competitor or perhaps by a former employee who wants to start his or her own competing business. Because maintaining the...
Implied partnerships? A risk business owners must watch for
Innovation is a constant in the business world. The events of this past couple years has pushed businesses to strategize and innovate to continue to serve consumers and earn a profit. However, in some cases the innovation and growth of one entity or industry can put...
Reminder: Efforts to curb retaliation must continue
California employers should know that retaliation charges can pose a serious risk their business. It is not only illegal, but it can cause significant harm. EMPLOYER RETALIATION STILL ON THE RISE The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reports that cases of...
EMPLOYERS: WATCH FOR CHANGES TO NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT RULES
It can never be said enough – employers must always make sure they stay on top of any changes to employment laws. When they are up to date, they face a lower risk of non-compliance. Unfortunately, this can be a complicated task, as changes and revisions are frequent...
