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As the owner of the business, an employee may come to you and make a sexual harassment complaint about a co-worker or a supervisor. Regardless of your opinion on the validity of this complaint, you need to know what to do next and how to react. Above all else, it's...
As California business owners know (or should know), national origin is a protected employment class under federal as well as state law. In part, this means that you can’t discriminate against someone in hiring, promotion, firing or by harassing them because they’re...
Since the #MeToo movement gained traction a few years ago, there have been efforts by advocates and lawmakers to prohibit employers from requiring victims’ silence on sexual harassment or other mistreatment in exchange for a financial settlement. Several years ago,...
The moment when you have an idea for a new business is an exciting time. You quickly surround yourself with friends and family who support your vision and will help motivate you to see it through. When you start moving forward, you may have a friend who seems to have...
Most companies routinely have nondisclosure agreements (NDA) in place. It’s a good idea to have that layer of protection for your company and its assets. One potential problem with a company’s NDA is its failure to safeguard the most valuable and vulnerable corporate...
Knowing your competition is a big part of being successful in modern business. Understanding what competitors have to offer and what they charge for similar products or services can help you better market your own brand and establish your niche in the industry....
Employers have a duty to ensure that workers have a safe workplace that isn’t filled with hostility. Workers who are being subjected to harassment or discrimination should know how they can file complaints about those matters. They should also know that they will be...
Many of your employees may fall into certain protected classes. These include gender, age, religion and race, though the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) also lists other categories. You're not allowed to fire employees due to the areas that are...
A reasonable accommodation is a change made in the workplace to enable employees to discharge their duties despite having a disability. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodation is in line with the law, prohibiting any discrimination at the...
When you enter into a business partnership, there is always the risk it will fail. Any relationship between people can get complicated, especially if there is money at stake. While you can walk away from a friend you fall out with, you cannot walk away from a business...