California law currently requires most employers to offer a qualified employee retirement plan (such as a 401(k)) or enroll their employees in the state-sponsored CalSavers program. For employers who do not otherwise offer a qualified retirement plan option, the June...
Facing accusations of business fraud is something that you should take seriously because your business’s reputation could be damaged. In some cases, lawsuits that you face could end up harming your business’s bottom line or result in heavy fines and penalties that...
There are many successfully run family businesses across the country. However, as with any form of business operation, family-run operations face numerous challenges. Personal relationships don’t always transfer smoothly into professional relationships, and a...
Owning a business means you will likely have agreements with multiple entities. You may establish contracts with vendors, partners, clients and more. The purpose of the contract is to outline each party’s responsibilities in the business relationship along with...
Employers typically have the legal right to monitor their employees’ work in whatever way they choose. People who work in telephone customer service jobs know that their conversations can be monitored. Customers hear a message to this effect when they call. Employers...
When a small business owner files for bankruptcy, it has a ripple effect. Among those to feel the impact are their landlords. What do you need to know if you have a commercial tenant who’s filing for either Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 bankruptcy? First, there are some...
As your company grows, its structure may start to change. You might no longer be able to juggle client meetings, process orders and manage customer relations on your own anymore. At this point, you may decide to look for some assistance in the form of a business...
You come up with what you think is a compelling business name that tells clients what your company does and what value you provide. You've worked with artists on branding, and you're all set to launch your company. Before legally filing to name the company, you search...
When your business is flourishing, your competitors may not be too happy about it. Rumors may surface that you are engaging in unfair business practices even though your company complies with the law. In the end, these falsehoods may cost your business customers or...
As a landlord, you are probably aware that disputes are bound to arise between you and the tenants at some point in time. Unfortunately, such misunderstandings are almost unavoidable, and it is essential that you know how to deal with them. There is no clear-cut way...
