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Workplace investigations are critical for addressing misconduct allegations, including harassment, discrimination or other violations of company policies. How these investigations are conducted can impact the immediate parties involved, the overall workplace...
As a business owner, you probably know that a legal problem could arise at any time. An employee could threaten a discrimination lawsuit, or an associate may claim you violated a contract term. You may understand that litigation could harm your company finances, but...
If an employee complains about a certain factor, you should respond accordingly to protect them. However, despite doing your best, if your employee disagrees with the way you handled the situation, they may accuse you of retaliation, which can have significant...
If an employee claims that they’ve suffered sexual harassment while working for you, it can be surprising and upsetting. Remember, the law expects you to protect your employees from harassment, whether that is from their supervisors, co-workers or even your...
One of the first things you should do when facing potential lawsuits from an employee is review your employee handbook. A well-written employee handbook can help in two different ways: It could provide you with evidence to back up your side of the dispute, or it...
Disputes can arise between you and an employee at any stage of employment, including during termination. Despite following the employment contract or your internal procedures during the process, an employee may still sue you for wrongful dismissal. Here is what to do...
Establishing a name for yourself, attracting customers and competing with competitors all make running a business a tough proposition. Having to deal with legal issues can take it beyond the point of overload. Not only can legal problems be highly stressful. They can...
However well-intentioned you are as a business owner, you could inadvertently find yourself accused of things you had no idea you had committed. One common one is age discrimination. Federal law considers age discrimination can happen to anyone over the age of 40 and...
The longer you run a business, the more likely it becomes that you will find yourself in a contract dispute at least once. They can seem like the end of the world when they happen, but taking a step back is crucial to find the best solution. While litigation is...
You will work with different parties in your business operations, and one of them is a supplier. This party will ensure you have the needed goods and services to run efficiently. However, disputes can arise between you two, affecting your operations. Below are three...