Running a business can be rewarding both in terms of finances and your personal goals. However, it is no easy task. There are various moving parts to consider to ensure that your company remains profitable at all times. One of the more important decisions you will...
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How do businesses avoid claims of wrongful termination?
Not every worker is a good fit for your company. You may not realize until after you hire someone that their personality or skill-set isn't really a match for what your company needs. It's also possible that someone who has worked for your company for years can...
What to do if an employee makes a sexual harassment complaint
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...
When can an employer mandate an “English Only” policy?
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...
New law prohibits severance agreements from being tied to silence
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,...
Do friends make bad business partners?
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...