Private Business Law

Employees are the lifeblood of any organization, but along with employees come a number of legal obligations, liabilities, and expenses. This section highlights precautions you should take to protect your business.

Preventing Employment-Related Lawsuits
By Mary Taylor Gallagher
More than 75% of the employment-related lawsuits I encounter relate to three federal employment laws -- FMLA, ADA, and Title VII. This article is designed to better equip employers in handling these laws.

Should You Implement an Arbitration Policy?
By Trevor Howell
Employment-related lawsuits are skyrocketing. They are also costly to both your bottom line and your company’s reputation. Learn how arbitration policies can save you time and money.

Non-Competition Agreements: What Employers Need to Know
By Chris Cardwell
In recent years, non-competition agreements have been on the rise. These complex legal documents attempt to restrict employees from engaging in several types of activities, such as performing the same job responsibilities for a competitor; launching a new business that competes with the employee’s current employer; and luring clients away from the employee’s current employer.

Classifying Employees

Employee Policies

Employee Accusations and Lawsuits

Practices for Hiring Foreign-Born Employees

Employment Contracts

Terminations

An employee stole from my company.

The first step is to investigate the alleged misconduct in a general, non-accusational manner. Keep all information on a "need-to-know" basis. If you confirm a problem, you will need to confront and discipline the wrongdoer in a consistent, professional manner to avoid claims of defamation.