There are many reasons why businesses go south. When they do, business partners may not know what to do or even agree on the next steps. If you find yourself in such a case, you may need to explore partition actions. First, however, you'll need to understand what they...
Employment Law
HR policies you can implement to protect your company
Running a company is tricky business. Sometimes, it can be tough to protect your company from lawsuits while also keeping your employees safe and happy. While there is no silver bullet that will guarantee that a workplace incident won’t occur, there are a few key...
How your company’s employee handbook may reduce its legal liability
There are many steps you must take care of as a business owner. Understandably, you would want to put some of your responsibilities on the back burner to handle later on. One task that you definitely shouldn't delay doing is drafting your company's employee handbook....
Avoiding Common Missteps when Working with Independent Contractors
Many businesses prefer to hire independent contractors instead of employees. Independent contractors are often experts in their field and offer flexibility to a business. However, working with independent contractors presents challenges as well. Misclassifying a...
Employers: Now Is the Time to Encourage Internal Whistleblowing
These are trying times for employers. Transitioning to a remote workforce—especially on short notice—is fraught with challenges. One unanticipated side effect of this seismic shift? An increase in whistleblowing. The last few months have seen a dramatic rise in...
Noncompete Clauses: Where Oregon and Washington Differ
There are significant legal differences between Oregon and Washington in how courts will determine whether a noncompete clause is legal and enforceable. Workers in these states searching for jobs that require knowledge of a company’s trade secrets and protected...
What employers should know about landmark decision on LGBTQ discrimination
The U.S. Supreme Court recently resolved a longstanding debate over whether Title VII—the federal employment discrimination law—covers LGBTQ employees (and prospective employees). The answer? Yes. The decision Title VII makes it illegal for employers to discriminate...
