According to the old saying, there’s three sides to every story: One person’s version of events, the other person’s version of events and the truth. That’s the kind of thinking that often leads to litigation between employers and employees when they have disputes....
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Be cautious of noncompete agreements: Know what you’re signing
Employers often have employees sign non-compete agreements, because it’s one way to guarantee that those employees won’t leave and join another company with information that could impact their businesses. As an employee, you may wonder if you have to sign an agreement...
Is workplace bullying illegal?
You work in a real estate office and consistently rake in the sales awards. But your excellent salesmanship skills have had quite a negative consequence. You’ve become the target of bullies in the office. What can you do? Is this behavior crossing a legal line?...
Understand your options with the Family and Medical Leave Act
The Family and Medical Leave Act is an important act that offers unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees. This leave is only to be used for specific types of medical reasons or family-related issues. For example, if your wife gives birth to a child, then you...
How employers can avoid claims of wrongful termination
As a company that employs workers, you have to follow both state and federal law while also complying with the terms of the contract you execute with your staff members. Few issues can result in employment conflicts more quickly than the decision to terminate a...
What kind of documentation do you need for your discrimination case?
If you feel that you’re being discriminated against on the job, then one of the best things you can do is to collect documentation. Documentation is the best way to prove that you have been putting up with actions that were unfair or unnecessary should your case ever...
How social media can lead to a workplace harassment claim
Not all workplace sexual harassment happens in person. It can also happen online. In today’s world, people are more connected than ever, and you may be friends with bosses or coworkers on social media. For instance, say you have a supervisor who is always very nice...
An employee guidebook protects your new business from risk
There are many details and legal concerns that a new business owner has to address as they start a company. Many of these issues can be addressed one at a time with solutions changing and evolving as the business grows. Other issues demand appropriate attention from...
Why even the best of friends need a strong partnership agreement
You and your best buddy from college have a great idea for a fledgling business. The two of you are great friends and want to go into business together and start making money. You’ve never had a disagreement, let alone a full-blown argument. There’s no real need to...
Can you be fired for needing reasonable accommodations?
You were having a day out with friends when you tripped and fell. As a result of the fall, you broke your ankle. Your job is one that requires you to stand most of the day, so when you arrived at work, you let your employer know that you were going to need to be...