A breach of contract can result in significant inconvenience to the injured party. It can also result in a substantial monetary loss. Individuals or businesses on the receiving end of a contract breach may wish to punish the breaching party and right the wrongs...
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Is a remote employee who falls ill covered under the CFRA?
The California Family Rights Act is a California statute that permits leave for certain conditions. If you are an eligible employee, you may take leave of up to 12 weeks for a serious health condition or a similar condition that affects a family member. It also...
Important aspects of employee contracts
Employees are key to many businesses. If employers are not careful, they may find themselves facing litigation for handling certain employee situations in the wrong manner.To help avoid this, it is important to have proper business practices in place. In...
What are contract disputes and how can you avoid them?
A contract serves as a legally enforceable agreement between two or more parties wherein one or all of the parties agree to a set of terms. Contracts must have a legal purpose and be based on mutual agreement and genuine assent; all parties must willingly participate...
What constitutes sexual harassment?
When it comes to sexual harassment in the workplace, it can be hard to know what crosses the line. Often, it's tempting to ignore harassment or justify an incident by convincing yourself or others it was just a joke.However, harassment is serious. Even one incident of...
Creating a sexual harassment policy for a small business
When you’re running a small business, you likely know the importance of keeping sexual harassment out of the workplace. However, creating a sexual harassment policy and making sure guidelines are specifically outlined may not be at the top of your to-do...