Workplaces across the country strive to eliminate harassment and discrimination among their ranks. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts that happen, these are still issues that plague many a business. Age discrimination often goes unchecked in particular. After...
LGBTQ individuals could be legally fired or otherwise discriminated against in employment in about half the United States until a 2020 Supreme Court ruling declared that firing a person for being homosexual or transgender was a violation of Title VII of the Civil...
Franchise agreements typically contain provisions business owners must follow to maintain consistency with the corporation's brand. Terms may outline how a company requires franchisees to uphold its operating strategy and sell products or services. Contracts include...
A safe work environment for all employees is the ultimate goal of any good company, business or boss. But unfortunately, workplace hazards and risky situations continue to exist no matter where a person finds employment. What are the most common unsafe work conditions...
No one wants to work in an environment where they feel unsafe or objectified. Unfortunately, despite attempts to fix the situation, workplace sexual harassment continues to rank as one of the biggest issues faced by modern workers today. But did you know that sexual...
Not every New York small business utilizes an employee handbook, but if yours is among those that do not, you may want to ask yourself whether you should reconsider this decision. An employee handbook may prove to be a useful tool for your business. It may also help...
Misclassifying employees as contractors or vice versa may result in costly legal claims and even federal penalties. Understanding how the IRS classifies workers can help businesses categorize their hires correctly. Avoid these common classification errors when hiring...
If you experience a financial loss because of a company's breach of duty to its shareholders, you may file a legal action. Whether you own shares in a private or publicly traded enterprise, the outcome may result in a company changing its directors, management or...
Certain jobs typically require you to remain standing for long periods at a time. However, you may have a physical disability that makes this difficult or impossible. If you are otherwise able to do your job but unable to remain standing for the required amount of...
Savvy businesses often have new employees sign a non-disclosure agreement upon hire. While this is common practice, do you know if your particular non-disclosure agreement is enforceable? In order for a non-disclosure agreement to be worth more than the paper you...