As a business owner, you decide that you would like your waitstaff to use a tip pool. Maybe you’ve had some complaints from customers that the service simply isn’t fast enough. If you allow all of your waitstaff to use a tip pool, then they don’t have to be bound to...
How successor liability can hinder growth after a merger
A business merger takes two separate, possibly competing companies and combines them into one organization. The resulting company will have more facilities and talent to manage, and there are many steps involved in combining two separate companies into one cohesive...
How to prevent harassment, as an employer
As an employer, you have a duty to ensure your employees are free of danger – after all, employees have the right to a safe workplace. When a fire rises at your business, metaphorically speaking, you should be there to put it out. In other words, an issue your...
Why do non-compete agreements need limits?
When you hire new employees, you may request that they sign a non-compete agreement. The purpose of these documents is to help protect your company. The purpose of a non-compete agreement is to get the employee to agree that they will not leave your business and go...