How to Handle an Employee Injury on the Job
On-the-job injuries are an unfortunate reality for many employers. Every year, millions of employees suffer injuries and illnesses in the workplace. While some industries have a higher risk of harm than others, you can expect to deal with an injured worker at some point, even if your team works from the relative safety of an office.
Friend or Foe? How to Protect Your Business During Collaborative Projects
Standing out in today’s crowded digital marketplace requires business owners to think creatively about brands. Customer attention is a limited commodity that all brands compete for. But there may be opportunities to partner with other brands to gain consumer attention and loyalty with collaborative projects.
Should My Business Use Arbitration Clauses?
Arbitration provisions, which allow legal disputes to be settled outside of the court system, are increasingly found in contracts of all kinds, including employment contracts. A series of court rulings over the years has spurred the increased use of arbitration clauses.
What Is Due Diligence When Buying a Business?
Due diligence is the process of obtaining and verifying information about a company or person in preparation for a business transaction, such as an acquisition, merger, or potential new business partner.
How to Prepare Your Business for an Economic Slowdown
Financial winter is coming. Or is it? Despite renewed optimism that the US economy can avoid a deep economic slowdown, economists say the chances of a recession in 2024 are still about even. Small businesses are feeling the pain from high inflation, declining consumer confidence, and other economic headwinds.
What You Need to Know to Avoid Liability in AI Hiring
Artificial intelligence (AI) is arguably the most transformative technology since the advent of the internet. It is poised to play a significant role in many areas of human life, including the workplace, where AI is changing not only how we work but also how we hire. Due to the emergence of AI hiring tools, applicants might not connect with a human being from the hiring company until AI has screened them.
Why You Need Insurance for Your Business
Accidents, natural disasters, data breaches, and other unexpected occurrences are an ever-present risk to business owners. Small business insurance provides additional protection for your enterprise and could be the difference between a bump in the road and a door-closing catastrophe.
What You Need to Know About Articles of Organization
The limited liability company (LLC) is a popular entity structure among small business owners that provides governance and taxation flexibility and shields personal assets from business liabilities. To enjoy the benefits and legal protections of an LLC, however, owners must register their company with the state by filing articles of organization (sometimes called a certification of organization or certificate of formation).
The Impact of the FTC Ban on Noncompete Clauses, Game-Changer for US Workers
The recent decision by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to ban noncompete clauses in agreements signed by for-profit US employers marks a significant milestone in labor rights and fair competition.
Legal Considerations for Buying an Existing Business
Buying an existing business can eliminate the initial legwork of establishing a customer base, training employees, and securing start-up funding, but it is not without its own challenges.