Why Your Business Attorney Should Be On-Call
As your business grows, your time becomes ever more valuable. Out of necessity, your priority should be to focus on the work that moves your business forward, and that only you can do. One of the best strategies to maximize your own productivity is to hire outside professionals to support your processes and reduce your […]
Your company can avoid disastrous harassment lawsuits
In October of 2017 the #MeToo Movement spread like wildfire through the news and as a hashtag on social media. The primary goal of the movement was to illustrate the prevalence of sexual harassment, assault, and violence in the workplace. Women and men from all walks of life bravely told their stories with the hope […]
Restricted Stock Units
By Bernard Williams One of the biggest challenges you face as a business owner is how to motivate and retain employees. It’s a multi-dimensional equation. Every employee is unique. But, when it comes to stock options and equity sharing, one of the most popular ways to keep the team motivated is by granting Restricted Stock […]
Leave Laws in Pennsylvania
Leave Laws in Pennsylvania In the United States, the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 (“FMLA”) imposes on employers with Fifty (50) or more employees the requirement to provide to their employees an unpaid leave of up to Twelve (12) weeks. States have enacted statutes and regulations imposing the requirements of the FMLA, and have […]
Fair Labor Standards Act
Fair Labor Standards Act: Overtime and Minimum Wage Standards The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (“FLSA”) is the United States’ main wage law. It affects most employers in the U.S., even small businesses. The FLSA establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private sector, and in the […]
3 Steps That Must Be on Your Employee Hiring Checklist
As a small business owner with employees, the importance of having a hiring process in place cannot be overstated. Although every hiring process is slightly different, your company should be sure that your hiring process includes the following steps, and that each part of the process complies with relevant laws: Interviewing Period Interviewing prospective employees […]
5 Things to Know Before Your Attorney Consultation
Before you meet with your attorney to discuss legal and business strategies for your startup, do your homework so that you can maximize the value you gain from the consultation. Here are five concepts you should be familiar with and tasks you should complete before you meet with your attorney: Write a Strong Business Plan Your business […]
7 Ways to Prevent Retaliation Claims Against Your Company
Retaliatory cases have been on the rise. Recent legislation has made it easier to file a retaliation case and has widened the scope of the damages available. How can you prevent retaliation claims against your business from current and former employees? And what actually constitutes a retaliatory claim? Your employee establishes that he or she was […]
A Social Media Guide For Employers
The law is constantly evolving when it comes to employer-employee social media interactions. Do companies have any rights over what current or former employees broadcast over the Internet? How far can (and should) you go to prevent negative comments or misrepresentations? There are a few things you should know when considering which aspects of social media actions […]