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Not everyone gets advance warning that they are going to lose their jobs, but in some cases (especially when a company is set to engage in mass layoffs) you may get some time in advance to prepare. Using this time wisely can help you prepare to negotiate a severance agreement, putting you in the best position possible for what comes later. Here are five steps you should take if you are being laid off from your job:
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It is fairly common for people to start a business as a corporation, or to incorporate their business later on as their needs change. That being said, a corporation is not necessarily the best type of business organization for every company. But what exactly are the benefits of forming a corporation, and is it a good idea for your business?
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Mediation can serve as an effective means of alternative dispute resolution for a wide variety of legal matters, and employment disputes are no exception. With the guidance of an experienced mediator, many problems between employers and workers can readily be handled without the need of costly and time-consuming litigation. But why exactly might you want to use mediation to help you with your employment dispute?
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If you have been running a business for some time, you may not have thought much about how exactly your business is organized. However, for many companies, reorganization can potentially offer a number of legal and financial benefits. But what exactly is a business reorganization, and why might you want to consider one for your company?
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Mediation is a surprisingly common tool used to help solve business disputes, across a wide variety of industries. For many people, it is a cheaper and easier alternative to pursuing litigation for business law matters. But how exactly can business mediation help your company, and when should you consider it to help with your legal issues?
Under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, it is illegal in the United States to discriminate against someone in an employment setting for being pregnant. Unfortunately, this does not stop many women from facing professional consequences for pregnancy and giving birth. But what exactly is pregnancy discrimination, and what should you do if it happens to you?
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A federal court has approved a $2.8 billion settlement between the National Collegiate Athletic Association (also known as the NCAA) and a set of college athletes over alleged employment violations. This settlement means that, for the first time, student athletes playing for the NCAA will be compensated like employees, similarly to other professional athletes. The settlement will end all three ongoing cases against the NCAA, as well as compensate previous student athletes for alleged past damages.
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Many people with legal disputes choose not to handle their issues in court, but instead to seek out alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services like mediation. The mediation process is managed by someone known as a mediator, who helps both sides to potentially come to an agreement. But what exactly is the role of a mediator, and how can they help you get a desirable outcome for your mediation?
The term “intellectual property” may sound difficult and complicated, but the fact of the matter is that many businesses deal with intellectual property (also known as IP) every day. In some cases, it may even be the most valuable part of a company’s assets. But what exactly is intellectual property, and why might it matter to your business?
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Compensating an employee for their work should be one of the more straightforward aspects of running a business, or so it might seem. However, there are any number of reasons that a wage dispute might arise between a worker and their employer. Here are seven major reasons for wage disputes that you should be careful of, whether you are a business owner or an employee:
