When a customer owes you money, your actions could increase or decrease the chance of getting paid promptly. Perhaps you want to show that you mean business. Threatening legal action lets people know you are not someone to trifle with. While litigation is always an...
Understanding age discrimination can help you prevent it
“You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” This proverb sums up some employers’ attitudes when refusing to invest in older workers. However, as humans, not dogs, there is no reason to apply this logic to your employees. It would be discriminatory if you did. Age...
Is your corporate contract worth the paper it’s written on?
Contract litigation can be costly, time-consuming and damaging to both parties involved. You can reduce the chance it happens to you by taking extra care when drawing up agreements. Avoid these errors when writing a contract To draft a contract that will hold up in...
Take steps to avoid wage or hour disputes
One of the biggest topics, when employees get together to gossip, is about wages and hours. If someone feels you are underpaying them, paying them late or not providing time off, you can be sure they will tell everyone about it. Wage or hour disputes can be incredibly...