Businesses use contracts to control operating expenses and manage professional relationships. Contracts help clarify what obligations parties have to one another. They make business agreements enforceable if either party fails to fulfill their promises to the other....
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Should you worry if your business partner is divorcing?
If you have one or more married business partners, there is always the chance that one of them may divorce. Regardless of how much your partner tries to keep work and home life separate, be prepared for it to have an effect on the company. Here are some things that...
Can you contact an employee on paid parental leave?
Mothers and fathers in Florida are eligible for time off after the birth or adoption of a child. The state allows a seven-week paid maternity leave for the mother to recover after the birth of a child and 2-week paid parental leave for both the mother and father to...
2 tips to protect your business during a partnership dispute
You and your partner likely went into business together because you share similar goals and visions, but that doesn’t mean that you’ll always see eye-to-eye. When partnership disputes arise, it’s critical to think about the needs of the company so you can do what’s...
Common types of vendor disputes
Businesses across Florida depend on vendors to supply essential goods and services. These vendors may provide anything from raw materials to IT support. When vendors fail to meet expectations, it can lead to serious disruptions. Missed deadlines, poor-quality products...
What fiduciary duties exist in small businesses?
Sometimes business disputes occur between the business and a person or entity outside the business - such as a customer or supplier. Other times they are between people within the company. One time these internal disputes can arise is when one person accuses another...
What should employers know about retaliation claims?
Employers have a duty to ensure their employees are able to file valid complaints about illegal actions that occur at work. This includes reporting workplace violations, being able to participate in investigations and asserting the rights they have under employment...
What defines a trade secret?
As a business owner, you may have information you wish to prevent other companies from getting. You might consider some of it to be a trade secret. While legal measures may be available if someone steals your trade secrets, it’s important to realize how the law...
Are video applications discriminatory?
In recent years, there has been a trend involving video applications or video resumes. These may be submitted in addition to more traditional resumes. They simply give the applicant a chance to speak directly on video, similar to how they would during an interview,...
Could your business be sued over a dress code?
As a business owner, you certainly want to avoid being sued by your own employees. A lawsuit may allege that they were discriminated against or treated unfairly, for example. This could happen if you wrongfully terminated an employee or infringed upon their rights in...

