Running a modern workplace can be somewhat challenging. After all, you must meet or exceed customer demands if you want to stay in business. You must also recruit and retain the best talent possible. Furthermore, in the #MeToo era, you must take a proactive approach...
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Intellectual property classifications to know
The human mind is extremely creative, and some people take the initiative to make their dreams into reality. However, without the proper protection, other parties may be able to claim those ideas for themselves.To prevent this, it is important that inventors claim...
How to prevent wage and hour lawssuits
As a small business owner, you need as many things as possible to go your way in order to be as successful and profitable as possible. One area you should not overlook is your legal protection. If employees bring wage and hour complaints against you, it...
Should your business use a patent or trade secret?
For many businesses, intellectual property is their most important asset. It is the one thing that separates the company from all others, and it can allow any business to remain competitive. It is for this reason that any business with intellectual property must...
3 aspects of California’s overtime laws
A business owner has to understand some basics about how labor laws work. Not taking the time to speak to someone who can educate you on such laws may result in a rash of lawsuits or even a company shutdown.One of the most crucial elements of business...
How to deal with sexual harassment claims as a business owner
Owning a business is hard work and can result in a high amount of stress. One of the greatest sources of stress is employee relations and how people get along with each other.When one employee accuses another of sexual harassment, do you know how to deal with it? As a...
Key facts regarding employee contracts
Workers are a key element for many different businesses. However, sometimes, working with employees can lead to litigation issues.One way to avoid employment wage issues is through proper knowledge. In that vein, it is important to be aware of a few key facts....
Counterfeit goods sold online are on the rise
Knockoffs of popular luxury brands typically appear in cruise ports and with vendors on busy city streets. Where else can you get a $1,200 purse for $100? These days, these same phony products are making their way online in large communities such as Amazon...
Wage and hour claims: How can employers protect themselves?
It is critical for both employers and employees to be aware of what constitutes wage theft. For example, plenty of employers try to get out of paying overtime. California has strict laws on what accounts for overtime, so business owners need to make sure they do not...
Sexual harassment claims you think may be baseless
Social media’s #MeToo movement has brought sexual harassment and other forms of sexual abuse into the spotlight. In many ways, the movement has empowered people to tell their stories, stand up for their rights and say, “no more.” However, there is...