Despite doing your best to prevent discrimination in your company, an employee may feel unfairly treated in a particular situation. Accordingly, they may report the issue to you. How you handle their complaint is crucial; a single mistake can worsen the matter. Here...
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3 common reasons workers file wage claims against employers
Worker lawsuits are a risk for many California businesses. The more workers a company requires, the more opportunities there are to run afoul of employment laws. Employees sometimes sue businesses because they allege that they did not receive the wages they deserve in...
Preparing for trademark litigation
For businesses, trademarks are valuable assets, often embodying a brand’s identity and reputation. Unfortunately, trademark disputes are not uncommon in competitive markets. As a result, companies often find themselves either needing to initiate litigation to...
4 ways businesses can reduce workplace discrimination
Workplace discrimination claims are bad for business. When an employee feels wrongly targeted for their gender, age, disability, race or another protected characteristic, it can result in lawsuits that are disruptive to your operations and your company's reputation....
Use caution when responding to online complaints
In today’s digital age, online complaints and reviews are an inevitable part of business. How a company responds to these complaints is crucial, as it can significantly impact its reputation and customer relations. In some cases, the issue at the center of the...
Ensure that your company offers enough comp time
As an employer, you may be looking for ways to reduce costs. At the same time, your company is still quite busy and there is a lot to accomplish. This means that some workers are putting in overtime hours to ensure that you hit certain deadlines or production quotas....
Can businesses legally prohibit overtime pay?
As an employer, an organization has to abide by state and federal laws. It also needs to walk a fine line between attracting the best employees and keeping costs reasonable. Hiring and retaining the best workers while also managing company costs can be a bit of a...
What is accidental workplace discrimination?
California is known for having worker-friendly employment and anti-discrimination laws. Of course, these laws prohibit intentional discrimination, but they also bar unintentional practices that adversely impact protected employees. In other words, employers may be...
2 ways to protect your business from litigation
Running a company is by no means easy, and there are numerous factors to consider. Ultimately, you need to be able to make the business profitable long-term. You’ll also have to ensure that your staff are content and clients receive the standard of services you...
What should you look for in a business partner?
The person you choose as your business partner could make or break that future business. It’s very important for both of you to know that you’re working with the right person from the moment that the business opens its doors. But how do you find that person? What...