If an employee is disgruntled and unhappy, they may be more likely to make false claims about how they were treated at the business. For instance, an employee may be let go because it’s clear that they’re unhappy in the workplace and their productivity has dropped....
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Competitors cooperating could be a form of unfair competition
Most marketplaces can support numerous businesses operating within the same niche. Even a small community may have enough work to support two or more plumbers or electricians, for example. With that said, those starting a new business often invest quite a bit of time...
Is it impossible to fire employees in protected classes?
Some employers will lament the fact that they can’t terminate their employees who are already in protected classes. They know that these individuals fit into certain groups that have extra levels of employment protection under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Protected...
How can employers avoid wrongful termination claims?
Wrongful termination occurs when an employee is dismissed in violation of their legal rights or protected status. These claims can lead to significant financial and reputational consequences for employers. To mitigate the risk of such claims, employers must be...
Be careful with the wording in your job postings
As a business owner, you know it’s important for your job postings to really convey the type of candidate you’re searching for. You likely get a lot of people applying for jobs who are not in any way qualified. You want to try to prevent that by making your job...
4 reasons you can justify firing an employee
In the state of California, employment is at-will. This implies that as long as the basis for the termination is legitimate, either party may end the employment relationship at any moment. An employee who has been unlawfully terminated from their position, however,...
Can you use non-compete agreements with your employees?
You may be tempted to use a non-compete agreement with your employees to better ensure that they don’t simply leave your company to start their own competing business or work directly for your current competition. Part of the goal here would be to keep talent away...
Do you know what you can (and cannot) trademark?
In today’s competitive business environment, a strong brand can set you apart from the competition. And when you’ve burned the midnight oil and created a stellar product or service, you need to protect it from unlawful exploitation by third parties. This is where the...
2 warning signs your business partnership is in trouble
Business partnerships and romantic relationships share one thing in common: in the beginning, everything is super and you can’t get enough of your partnership’s brilliance. But as soon as you go past the honeymoon phase, you begin to learn the other side of your...
Can you fire an employee for lying on their resume?
An organization is as good as the people who work in it. It’s on this account that employers burn the midnight oil to search for recruit the right talent. And this costs time, effort and money. So you put in the effort, screened through tens of applicants and landed...