For any size company having an employee handbook is as important as any other foundational document. Your handbook should serve as a go-to for both your employees and management. As with any organization,
Read moreBasics of Preliminary Injunctions
When an individual or business initiates a lawsuit, that person is likely seeking one of two types of relief: monetary relief or injunctive relief. Monetary relief means that the litigant seeks financial compensation to offset damages or injuries. Injunctive relief means that…
Read moreKey Terms for an Offer Letter
An effective offer letter sets forth the material terms of an employee's employment and makes clear that no other "unwritten" terms are part of the agreement. This article highlights a few key terms that any offer letter should address:
Term Employment Versus At-Will Employment
An offer letter should set forth in clear terms whether the employment will be for a specified term or at will.
Read moreYour Business and Respondeat Superior
In this post, we’re going to discuss how business owners can prevent lawsuits caused by an employee. An employee’s conduct during the course of business can be the basis for a lawsuit against your company, this is referred to as “respondeat superior” which is Latin for “let the master answer.”
What is Respondeat Superior?
Respondeat superior refers to a situation when the conduct of an employee leads to a lawsuit against the company, opposed to the individual employee being sued because a company is deemed responsible for the conduct of its employees…
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