Sharing ownership of your business with a partner can benefit you in numerous ways. It can increase the investment capital you have when starting the company, which can help you get the idea off the ground before your competitors establish themselves. You may need...
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How to deal with blackmail from a former employee
It is not uncommon for the relationship between an employer and a former employee to deteriorate, especially if the employment contract ended on bad terms. If an employee is blackmailing or threatening your business, you need to act. Legally speaking, blackmail is...
2 ways to reduce the chance of problems when firing someone
An employee who is upset that you are firing them may seek to take legal action against you. Even if they do not get far, the stress of the situation and the effect it can have on other employees are best avoided. If you need to let someone go, you must understand all...
The pros and cons of business mergers
You’re a private business owner and you're particularly close with another private business owner. You both go out to lunch every day and engage in vibrant conversations. Suddenly, the topic of business merging comes up. You and your friend wonder if merging your...
2 tips for employers that can help avoid wage and hour disputes
Employees deserve to receive the pay they’re due for the hours they work. It’s up to employers to ensure this happens. Employees who aren’t paid for the hours they worked can file claims against their employer. This can be a challenging situation that can pull you...
3 tips that can help when you’re going through a merger
A business merger pulls the strengths of two companies together to open up a bigger share of the market. The two companies become one larger business. There are usually some growing pains when this happens. One of the most important things to remember is that you...
Fake online reviews can be a form of unfair competition
Your competitors may resent your success. Those who are truly capable of offering something better than what the competition provides may find that other businesses begrudge the impact of their success on the local market. Word of mouth about your great prices or...
Ensure your company complies with rest break laws
California has very specific rest break laws that all employers must comply with. Understanding the requirements for all breaks is imperative so you can determine whether the laws are being followed or not. Most importantly, employees must be off the clock for rest...
What California employers should know about the new marijuana law
Ever since California legalized marijuana for recreational use in Nov. 2016 employees and employers have faced a problem. There was nothing in the law forbidding employers from firing or not hiring someone who tested positive for cannabis in a pre-hiring or random...
3 lawful reasons to fire an employee
California is an at-will employment state. This means that either party can terminate the employment relationship at any time, for whatever reason – so long as that reason is legal. If you unlawfully dismiss an employee from their role, they might file a wrongful...