Innovation is a constant in the business world. It is essential for competition and success. And the events of this past year pushed businesses to strategize and innovate to continue serving consumers and earning a profit. In some cases, the innovation and growth of...
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California’s new classification of independent contractors
In January 2020, California’s controversial Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) went into effect. This new law dramatically changed the way California businesses are required to classify independent contractors. Intended to target ride-share companies Lyft and Uber, legislators...
An overview of California’s retaliation laws for employers
Employees have the right to report labor violations in good faith. And if they file a complaint or a report, they also have state and federal protections against retaliation from their employers. Most employers understand that retaliation is illegal. However, there is...
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...
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...
Brewery Contract Dispute Comes to a Head
Business contracts often play a pivotal role in the future of any business. Based on these negotiations and agreements, companies set their goals and define their expectations for the next chapter. When parties to a contract do not come to an agreement right away,...
What to do if an Employee Violates a Confidentiality Agreement?
Employers have numerous tools at their disposal to protect their business and the elements that make it competitive. One such tool is a non-disclosure agreement, or NDA. An NDA is a contract that prohibits signing party from sharing or otherwise misusing protected...
Making your workplace work for millennials
Statistics show that people in their 20's and 30's comprise a significant portion of most workplaces. These millennial workers often have some experience under their belt, unlike younger employees, and they are typically skilled in navigating technological resources,...
Small business owners: How you can prepare for a lawsuit
No business owner wants to be sued. However, the fact is that disputes can and do arise involving employees, partners and third parties, despite efforts to avoid them. As such, it is important for owners to prepare for potential lawsuits. Knowing that there are...
Tips for preventing disputes when your employee is family
Many employers in small- or medium-sized companies hire family members to work for them. Employers might do this as a favor or because they want to hire someone they can trust. Whatever the reason, employers would be wise to protect themselves and the company in the...
