People do not enter a business relationship with the belief that the business will end with resentment. If you see that as a real possibility in the beginning with your business, you might want to rethink the arrangement. However, the excitement experienced when starting out may blind you from acknowledging the possibility of serious disagreements in the future. There is a likelihood that you and your co-partner/owner will need to confront difficult issues at some point and you may not always agree.
Read moreResponding to an EEOC/MDCR Complaint
Employees (and applicants) are protected from various forms of discrimination. Employees are also protected from retaliation by employers when they engage in certain types of behavior related to these protections.
If an employee or job applicant thinks that his or her rights have been violated, a business owner may receive something called a “EEOC complaint/charge.” The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) is a federal administrative agency which assists in the enforcement of federal employment-related anti-discrimination laws, particularly Title VII.
Read moreRemedies for Breach of Contract
Although it is imperative for a successful business to have strong underlying contracts under which they operate. Even the most well-negotiated contracts do not guarantee that you will never deal with a party that does not perform as agreed. Depending on the nature of the contract breach (material vs. non-material), you might be entitled to damages.
Read moreProtection from Employee Claims
If you operate a business, chances are potentially high that you may face a claim made by an employee at some point. This is true even if you are a diligent owner and implement reasonable company policies because some things are simply beyond your control. Fortunately, there are certain factors under your control, and our focus in this post will be the methods you can take to minimize employee claims.
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