The workplace can be a tricky environment to navigate, especially when it comes to understanding your rights as an employee. Employers often track internet, email, and phone use, so employees do not have an expectation of privacy in the workplace, but employee privacy...
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What Are Insolvency Laws and How Do They Help Small Businesses?
The word “insolvency” signifies financial distress for individuals or businesses when debts cannot be paid on time. It is generally used after a company has entered into informal arrangements with its creditors to pay off what is due. When those do not pan out,...
read moreThe Role of Contracts in a Business Relationship
A contract is a legal document that outlines the scope of the agreement between two or more parties, as well as their respective rights and responsibilities. It also serves as a legal protection for both parties involved in case of a dispute or disagreement. Why Use...
read moreDo I Need an Employment Lawyer to File a Discrimination Claim?
For complex legal situations like a workplace discrimination claim, it is often a good idea to seek advice and guidance from legal counsel. An experienced employment lawyer can help you navigate the difficult process ahead. How an Employment Lawyer Can Help You? An...
read moreManaging Risk in Business
Businesses that are not protected from risk are vulnerable when unpredictable situations occur and spiral out of control. While situations like skyrocketing interest rates and politics cannot be controlled by the business owner, entrepreneurs can protect themselves...
read moreCan Non-Compete Agreements be Banned?
Recently, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that non-compete agreements could be banned, removing the standard workplace practice of restricting a worker’s ability to move between jobs. These contracts have been used in the past to protect companies’...
read moreDoes Pregnancy Stigma Exist in the Workplace?
Despite numerous laws banning pregnancy discrimination in the workplace, pregnant employees continue to report varying degrees of harassment and stigmatization. In fact, according to the most available Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and other...
read moreCan I Be Fired for Reporting Sexual Harassment?
Experiencing sexual harassment in the workplace can be a frightening and overwhelming ordeal. It is important to know that reporting this behavior is not only necessary, but it is also protected by law. An employee cannot be fired simply for reporting sexual...
read moreWhen Does My Business Need to File for Bankruptcy?
No one wants to think about bankruptcy, but unfortunately, sometimes it may be the best solution for a struggling business. To determine if filing for bankruptcy is the right choice, it is important to understand what filing entails, as well as what situations might...
read moreAm I Entitled to Unemployment Insurance Benefits?
Federal law protects employees who work for companies and lose their jobs “through no fault of their own,” as long as the claimant worked for a certain amount of time and earned a minimum amount of money. These rules vary depending on the state. Unemployment benefits...
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