By Tod C. Gurney | Published August 30, 2017 | Posted in Business, Civil Litigation, Employee Lawsuit | Tagged Tags: Business, civil litigation, employee, Employee lawsuit |
What to Do When an Employee Sues You
It can be unsettling and a little hurtful when, despite the fact that you treat your employees really well, one of them brings a lawsuit against you. Having a lawsuit brought against you can compromise the integrity of your business. While it can be difficult to remain calm in the face of an employee lawsuit, Read More
Read MoreUse of Past Salary Justification for Pay Disparity Says California Court
Use of Past Salary is Justification For Pay Disparity California’s Ninth Circuit reversed a district court ruling in Rizo v. Yovino that held that an employer violated the Equal Pay Act because of its bright-line policy rule of paying new employees 5% more than their prior salaries. The district court agreed with the Equal Employment Read More
Read MoreMergers and Acquisitions: Why Culture Matters
Mergers and acquisitions as a growth strategy has become popular once again. Like any business deal, the long-term success takes hard work and a strategic approach to creating synergy between companies. It is not uncommon that employees of an acquired company fear losing their jobs, complain about being in the dark, and feel demoralized regarding Read More
Read MorePlan for Succession: Exit Strategies for Your Businesses
Entrepreneurs often live and focus on the highs and lows of launching a new business venture. One key aspect that they often forget is that a decision made on day one of the business can have a huge impact on its last day. While building a business worth a fortune is vital, making sure you Read More
Read MoreNEPOTISM: MIXING FAMILY AND WORK
What is nepotism? Nepotism is the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs. What is the law and how can someone sue for nepotism in the workplace? In California, nepotism is not per se illegal. However, nepotism in the workplace has the possibility of triggering Read More
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