Being pregnant can be one of the happiest times in many New Jersey residents' lives. You and your partner may feel excited about having a baby on the way and cannot wait to get the house in order so that your child's arrival will go as smoothly as possible. Of course,...
Month: January 2018
Can writing protect your interests in a lawsuit?
As an employer, you continuously have things on your "to do" list. You may need to establish a budget, monitor productivity, create a sales strategy and comply with your franchise agreement. You also need to manage your employees. In some cases, you may decide to...
Why every business, regardless of size, needs an employee handbook
As you begin to grow your business, your first thought is usually to bring on people to help increase deliverables and revenue. However, before you hire your first employee, you must have the systems in place to protect you and your business. When hiring new...
Filing a complaint may bring an end to a hostile workplace
Most New Jersey residents have mixed feelings about going to work. Some people may love their jobs, and others may dread the mundane activities they have to complete. You may have obtained the type of job you always wanted, but you still find yourself not wanting to...
Unnecessary age concerns could lead to age discrimination
When you first started your career path, you likely did not expect to find yourself looking for a new job at an older age. You may have worked at the same company while garnering valuable experience for years only to have the company close or other issues result in...
Avoiding religious discrimination at your business
You may be one of the many people in New Jersey for whom the practice of religion is of highest importance, providing the principles that guide your every decision. On the other hand, maybe it's not for you. You may feel that religion has its place, and those who...
Is handing out severance agreements necessary?
Letting go of employees is difficult. Knowing how you should handle it can certainly be a challenge. Many business owners in New Jersey and elsewhere may not be sure if handing out severance agreements is a requirement or when it is appropriate. A severance agreement...
Non-compete Agreements in New Jersey
A large portion of my practice involves reviewing non-compete agreements for employees who are starting new jobs as well as those bound by non-competes looking to make a job change. Non-compete agreements restrain the circumstances under which you can leave your job...
Are you creating implied contracts with your employees?
Your employees' perceptions of the policies in your office may be very different from the policies you actually have in place. This may be inadvertent on your part but resulting from certain actions and behaviors your employees witness routinely. Despite having in...
Did a bun in the oven leave you feeling burned by employers?
Being pregnant can be one of the happiest times in many New Jersey residents' lives. You and your partner may feel excited about having a baby on the way and cannot wait to get the house in order so that your child's arrival will go as smoothly as possible. Of course,...
3 factors to consider when choosing business successors
Because many New Jersey business owners often look at their companies as an important part of their lives that they took the time to create, it can feel strange to think about handing the business off to another person. Even though you may wish you could continue...
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