Business disputes are extremely fraught, high-stakes problems. External disputes can cost you a great deal of time and money, and internal disputes threaten the very life of your company. Mediation can be an effective tool to resolve these disputes, but there are some...
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There’s no place like home for your holiday
With the holiday season in full swing, many people look forward to a certain amount of time off with family. However, in a diverse workforce, there is an excellent chance that the religious holiday you would like to take is one your boss may know next to nothing...
The new year will bring new limitations to NDAs
Non-disclosure agreements are standard company-employee contracts. However, employers must understand their limits in seeking protection. A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) helps protect proprietary information from competitors in your field. Although that’s not...
How mortgage documents lay the basis for foreclosures
Most people experience the money lending process by way of loans, and few loans are as widely effecting or comprehensive as a mortgage. Understanding some of the basics of mortgage law will help you understand what you're signing up for and what the documents in your...
Why might conflict affect a business partnership?
Forming and growing a business requires a tremendous amount of dedicated time, effort and money. In most cases, collaboration with others is necessary for success. Regardless of the agreements, contracts and potential personal relationships present at the beginning of...
When workers collaborate on false sexual harassment claims
Employers face many different hardships when it comes to bitter and disgruntled employees. Sometimes, former workers try to get revenge against a company that used to employ them, while other people simply have financial motivations. There are various ways in which...
What are some causes of boundary disputes?
You find what you believe to be the best property to set up your business. Everything seems to be in order and you go through with the purchase. However, a few days later, someone approaches you to contest your ownership to part of your new property. This problem does...
Handling false allegations of unpaid overtime
Employers face many hardships, whether they run a small business or a major corporation. There are various reasons why wage and hour disputes come up, but in this blog, we will take a closer look at unpaid overtime. Sometimes, current employees and former workers...
Spotting red flags from a franchisor
Some California entrepreneurs like the idea of becoming a franchisee. They get to buy into an existing business brand without having to create their own from scratch. Franchising can also be a better option for people with less business experience. But like any...
Steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace
You have worked hard to build your business into what it is today. Unfortunately, sexual harassment in the workplace can undermine what you have accomplished. It can destroy your employees' morale and reduce their productivity. It can also expose your company to...
