As a business owner, you typically want to give your employees raises. You hope that the company is doing well and that it can increase the earnings for everyone involved. Unfortunately, this is not always possible. For instance, there could be an economic recession...
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Mergers are a time of meaningful change for companies
A merger brings two companies together as one. This is usually done to give the new company a bigger competitive advantage in the market. Bringing together the strengths of both companies can push the company in the right direction, but it can also come with some...
The importance of protecting intellectual property
In 1597, Francis Bacon stated that knowledge itself is power. In today's global economy, that phrase has never been more true. Innovation and creativity are crucial to a business's success. Therefore, it only makes sense that companies protect all intellectual...
Should you prohibit office dating?
It is not illegal for coworkers to date. However, business owners may decide to ban office dating in their personal conduct policies. Employees should be informed of such a policy at the very beginning, so they can decide if they want to take the job and abide by it....
Inclusivity and a neurodivergent workplace
According to one 2018 report from Deloitte — a professional consulting firm — organizations that promote an inclusive employee culture had six times the agility and innovation of companies with a less inclusive workforce. To fully understand how that might affect your...
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...
How to avoid breaking California’s unfair competition laws
You have likely heard stories of big businesses using underhanded or unscrupulous methods to “edge out” the competition. While it may seem like the business world is a “no-holds-bar” arena, this simply is not the case. While competition is essential to the business...
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...
Supreme Court will hear Warhol copyright infringement case
Not many intellectual property cases make it to the U.S. Supreme Court, but one that involves two deceased pop icons is headed to the high court. Their ruling could affect decisions in other cases involving copyright infringement and fair use protection. The case...