Going into business with a partner is commonly a beneficial way to go about starting a company. Often, more than one person can bring important skills to the table and help the business thrive. In the beginning, you and your partner may have agreed on most matters and...
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At-will employment does not prevent wrongful termination suits
Being an employer is a stressful job. Whether you own a small business yourself or are in a management position for a larger corporation, you have a lot on your plate when it comes to ensuring that daily operations run smoothly. Your responsibilities include...
What is the minimum that goes into an operating agreement?
You decided to form a limited liability company for your new business. You choose a name and go through the process of creating and filing your Articles of Organization. After taking care of everything else you needed to, you feel you are ready to open your business....
How can I avoid discrimination claims from employees?
When you own a business, there are not many things you can leave to chance without taking unnecessary risks. One area that may open a business owner to risk is the work environment and the treatment of employees. Although there are many variables in a workplace...
A letter of indemnity may help prevent a lawsuit
Entering into an agreement with another party is something that many business owners do. They may have contracts with other businesses, employees, clients or customers. When you enter into those contracts, you undoubtedly have every intention of upholding your end of...
Are you trying to come up with the perfect business idea?
These days, it may seem like everyone is starting a business. You may know friends or family members who have online accounts trying to sell handmade items or who try to earn some money with a blog. While these endeavors can certainly prove lucrative under the right...
Are you properly protecting your company against lawsuits?
Being a business owner is an exciting line of work. You may look forward to all of the successes your company will see over the years, but you likely also know that you set yourself up for complaints and claims simply by offering a product or service. The chance...
Does your former employee have a case for wrongful termination?
Perhaps one of the most difficult and stressful parts of your job as a small business owner occurs when things aren't working out with an employee, and you must take steps to fire him or her. Losing a job can be an emotional event, and it is not uncommon for...
Age and experience can be advantageous when starting a business
Many people have goals they want to achieve during their lifetime. You may be one of the many individuals in California who had dreams of starting your own business. Rather than taking that path earlier in life, you ended up working for someone else in a different...
5 options for dealing with a breach of partnership agreement
When you started your California business, you may have labored over whom to bring on as partners. Partnerships may have provided capital you did not have, connections to others in your industry, know-how and experience, and additional help with the nuts and bolts of...