In the state of California, employment is at-will. This implies that as long as the basis for the termination is legitimate, either party may end the employment relationship at any moment. An employee who has been unlawfully terminated from their position, however,...
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Do you know what you can (and cannot) trademark?
In today’s competitive business environment, a strong brand can set you apart from the competition. And when you’ve burned the midnight oil and created a stellar product or service, you need to protect it from unlawful exploitation by third parties. This is where the...
2 warning signs your business partnership is in trouble
Business partnerships and romantic relationships share one thing in common: in the beginning, everything is super and you can’t get enough of your partnership’s brilliance. But as soon as you go past the honeymoon phase, you begin to learn the other side of your...
Can you expel your business partner?
Having a business partner comes with significant benefits, from increased capital and borrowing capacity to accessing top-notch talent and support. Business partners should have a binding agreement that covers everything regarding the partnership, including...
Ensuring that your trade practices are fair
The corporate world is notoriously competitive, and companies are constantly seeking innovative ways of getting ahead of the competition. Sometimes, the line between being innovative and breaching rules and regulations isn’t always that clear. One thing that you need...
What should your employee handbook contain?
Your company has been expanding over the years and you now have dozens of staff members. You have met them all but you delegate the hiring process to your managers now. Nonetheless, you’d like to instill your company ethos and values into each and every employee. How...
Defense options when facing a breach of contract claim
You create a contract when you go into business with a client, vendor, or another business. Contracts are a crucial part of any business relationship. However, you may face a situation where someone you have a contract with claims you breached the terms of the...
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...
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...