Two goals shared among most Fort Lauderdale, FL employers are hiring valuable employees and keeping them on your team. Providing a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment goes a long way toward meeting these goals. Once employees have proven their...
Could a stronger contract protect you from the problems of scope creep?
If you are a business owner, at a certain point you will likely experience the problem of scope creep on a project. Companies strive to please their clients for obvious reasons -- after all, a happy customer will return and spread good words about your business -- ...
What should you do if a confidentiality contract is broken?
There are many ways that a contract can be broken. In some cases, the consequences of a breach aren’t very serious -- but many contracts concern highly sensitive issues and require complete compliance. One of these types of contracts has to do with confidentiality....
Consider an arbitration clause when creating business contracts
Not all business contracts go as planned. Contract breaches can occur for a variety of reasons. Some are intentional, others due to unavoidable circumstances. However, when one side does not uphold their part of the deal, it can have consequences for both businesses....
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 care when terminating an employee’s contract
Firing someone is never pleasant, however logical the decision may be. People have bills to pay and families to support. Returning home to say they have lost their job will hurt their pride. The way you handle it can make it easier for them. It can reduce the chance...
How are arbitration and mediation different?
There is more than one way to solve your contract dispute. Many businesses and individual entities dislike litigation for a variety of reasons. Litigation can be time-consuming, costly and be bad for fostering future positive partnerships. This is why many businesses...
When to use a non-disclosure agreement
Many business owners may prefer to have their employees sign a non-disclosure agreement. However, this document may not always be necessary. People need to understand when they truly need this agreement. A non-disclosure agreement protects a company's sensitive...
What makes a contract legal?
If you wish to draw up a business contract, then you have to understand how to ensure a court will uphold it should something go awry. According to the Florida Bar, the basic requirements for a valid contract are that it must have an offer and acceptance of the offer....
Is mediation right for your dispute?
Florida business owners understand how important connections are. Because of that, they also understand the importance of alternative dispute resolution methods. Litigation is not the only way to go. In fact, in some cases, you are better off avoiding it. But these...
