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Most employers know not to discriminate against employees or prospective employees. Discrimination occurs when an employer treats someone adversely and differently than others based on their inclusion in a protected class. Employment discrimination is illegal under...
Employers take a degree of risk every time they onboard a new employee. Workers can perform their jobs poorly and compromise a company's reputation. They can harass one another. They can get hurt on the job. Workers might also learn confidential information about a...
As an employer, you have complete control over the pay rate you offer when hiring a new employee. This applies whether they are paid an hourly wage or receive a salary. Of course, the pay rate must comply with state and federal laws—for example, all employees must be...
Business partnerships are a great way to combine resources, skills, and experiences to achieve shared goals. A partnership agreement is an important part of this process, as it provides a clear framework for how the partnership will operate and helps protect the...
Antenuptial or prenuptial agreements, commonly referred to as “prenups,” are contracts entered into before marriage. They primarily address financial matters and outline how assets will be divided in the event of a divorce. In some ways, this may seem unromantic....