Running a profitable company requires making difficult decisions and trying to strike a balance between paying fair wages and balancing the books. Nonetheless, there are legal requirements regarding wages that all employers must follow in Florida. Failing to adhere...
Are you concerned about illegal activities or wrongdoing in your workplace? Have you considered reporting these irregularities to the authorities but feared your employer would retaliate against you? Fear not. The United States, the first in the world to enact a law...
The AI revolution is well and truly underway, and many businesses are taking advantage of this. Recently, AI programs have been developed to help with talent management and recruitment. Nonetheless, AI is not always a quick fix to hiring employees. There are several...
Free online template contracts and agreements might seem like a quick and cost-effective solution for your business needs. However, relying on these generic documents can lead to significant legal issues. Lack of customization Generic contracts often miss important...
Free speech can be a complex issue when it comes to public employees. These are people who work for government entities. As such, their speech is sometimes connected to these entities or branches of government in a way that it wouldn’t be for other workers. As a...
There are several different ways that you can communicate with employees. You may hold routine meetings and verbally set out your aims and objectives as well as rules and expectations. While many employees will take in information this way, having it in writing can be...
Contracts govern almost every aspect of business- or at least they should. However, sometimes even experienced business owners come to agreements with employees and clients that are not founded on contracts with “established terms”. Essentially, established terms mean...
Companies typically offer executives high salaries, bonuses and stock options. Companies would insist on a clawback provision in most of these compensation packages. What is it, and why is it essential in executive compensation agreements? What's a clawback provision?...
Contracts are an effective way to ensure that parties to them adhere to their legal responsibilities. In turn, the contract provides both parties with legal rights and potential remedies should a breach occur. Nonetheless, there are several ways to lodge a legal...
Starting a business is exciting, but it is also a legal minefield. Many entrepreneurs stumble into pitfalls that could have been easily avoided. Let's explore some common mistakes and how to steer clear of them. Mistake 1: Choosing the wrong business structure One of...
