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2016 Employment Law Update For Arizona Employers
2016 Employment Law Update For Arizona Employers This year has brought many changes to the laws regarding how much employers must pay their employees, particularly in Arizona. Because these changes can lead to confusion, below...
How can I minimize my business’s exposure to employment lawsuits?
How can I minimize my business’s exposure to employment lawsuits? One of the biggest concerns for any employer is unknown liabilities. One of the most commonly feared unknown liabilities is litigation. If a company is...
Trademark Registration: Considerations in Naming Your Business
Trademark Registration: Considerations in Naming Your Business Disclaimer: This article for information purposes only. You should contact a lawyer about how the specifics of your situation apply to the laws of your state. Naming a...
Discovery – what is it?
Discovery – what is it? Litigation involves a phase called “discovery.” During this time, the parties can request and exchange information related to the case. There are several elements of discovery – interrogatories, requests for...
I think I was wrongfully terminated? What now?
I think I was wrongfully terminated? What now? If you have been fired from your job, how do you know if the termination was legal or illegal? An illegal firing is called a wrongful termination....
Smoking in the Workplace
Smoking in the Workplace Many questions arise about smoking in the workplace. Do employers have a legal right to prohibit their employees from smoking while at work? When and where does the law allow employees...
Ageism and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
Ageism and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 Dr. Robert Butler, who died in 2010, is recognized around the world as the first to coin the term “ageism.” Butler worked throughout his life...
North Carolina’s HB2
North Carolina’s HB2 In March 2016, North Carolina's Governor Pat McCrory signed into law HB2 or the Public Facility Privacy and Security Act. The Act requires that in government buildings individuals must use restrooms that...
The Fair Labor Standards Act and the Supreme Court Case
The Fair Labor Standards Act and the Supreme Court Case Encino Motorcars, LLC v. Navarro, 579 U.S. ___ (2016) A recent Supreme Court case, Encino Motorcars, LLC v. Navarro, decided on June 20, 2016, attempted...
THE STANDARD OF CONDUCT FOR PARTNERS IN A PARTNERSHIP
THE STANDARD OF CONDUCT FOR PARTNERS IN A PARTNERSHIP WHAT IS A PARTNERSHIP? One type of business structure is a partnership. But what really is a partnership? The Uniform Partnership Act defines a partnership as...