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 reputation they have with consumers, but do not tend to prioritize their reputation as an employer. WHY IS…[...]

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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 partnership carries the risk of deadlock. Most business owners are familiar with this issue, when two business partners…[...]

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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 consciously aware of the steps they can take to reduce those claims, especially when it comes to the…[...]

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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. What if employees accuse the business of stealing what they believe is their intellectual property? IBM is facing such an issue in New York. So, what…[...]

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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. This means that employers must make sure they comply with California workplace safety requirements. WHAT SHOULD…[...]

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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 should treat this document like they would any other agreement and must therefore make certain that it contains all the terms…[...]

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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 integrity of their trade secrets is crucial to a business’s success, misappropriation of those trade…[...]

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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 others at risk if they do not adhere to business laws. One such case…[...]

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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 retaliation are still increasing at a significant rate over the years. In 2020, retaliation claims made up 55.8% of all…[...]

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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 in this area of law. And California lawmakers recently made a couple…[...]

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