Competition helps drive innovation and can motivate workers. However, competition can also damage a business when it is unfair or illegal. Those running successful companies often worry that the talent they recruit may eventually go on to unfairly compete against the...
Restrictive covenants have long been important inclusions in modern employment contracts. Companies in Colorado help to mitigate the liability that comes with each new hire by restricting their activity while employed at the company and even after they leave the...
Many companies across the United States have embraced non-compete agreements as a standard practice when onboarding a new employee. Those who leave may have also been asked to sign. Businesses may see departing staff as a threat because they can work for the...
With the great resignation of 2022, companies struggled to retain employees in this economic climate. Still, there are valid reasons why companies choose to dismiss employees. Some illegal grounds for dismissal include race, age, gender, religious beliefs, sexual...
Running a small business involves a wide range of challenges. These include drumming up new business, working with vendors, remaining compliant with all applicable regulations, and managing day-to-day operations. Many owners do this with the help of employees. A...
Many people are aware of the word litigation, which is the legal term for the process of going to court to settle a dispute. It may occur in front of a judge or a jury and a judge. There are two main types of litigation: criminal and civil. Civil litigation refers to...
Contract negotiations involve two or more parties working towards a fair and equitable business arrangement. Whether it involves business partners, vendors, employees or customers, the sides likely differ on what fair and equitable means, so the parties must negotiate...
As an employer, it is important to determine if individuals working for you are employees or independent contractors. If you mistakenly classify an employee as an independent contractor, there may be significant monetary penalties. Some factors of many are listed...
