Supreme Court Ruling on Religious Accommodations
In the Supreme Court ruling in Groff v. DeJoy, issued on June 29, the Court unanimously held that employers can only deny an employee’s request for a religious accommodation under federal law if they can prove that it would result in a substantial increase in costs for the business.
Layoff Considerations
Everyone involved, from the people making the cuts to the people receiving the news, can feel the emotional and psychological strain of a workforce reduction. No company wants to lay off workers because of the emotional toll it takes on everyone involved. But when the time comes to lay off employees, it’s important to take […]
Employee References: The Good, Bad & Ugly
A recommendation from an employer must be given in a fair, honest, and accurate manner. You as an employer, have responsibilities not only to the person being referenced but also to the person requesting the reference. Therefore, the reference should be honest and not overly positive if it is not warranted or overly negative if that […]
Do Employers Need to Pay Their Interns?
Internships are governed by the U.S. Department of Labor to ensure that workers are paid fairly, and interns are often paid at least the federal minimum wage. Internships, which are sometimes misunderstood as unpaid work, are actually short-term learning opportunities for students or prospective employees to gain practical experience in their field. If you’re not […]
Adopting Alternatives to the Annual Performance Reviews
The major drawback of performance reviews, and the reason more and more businesses are doing away with them, is that they can be boring. Their end-of-the-year focus and emphasis on monetary incentives and penalties hold employees accountable for previous behaviour at the expense of improving current performance. Having regular discussions about employees’ current performance and scope for development, on […]
Shareholders Agreement: What if you don’t have one?
Shareholders’ Agreements are vital to the success of any multi-owner corporation.
Fiduciary Duties of Corporate Officers in Florida
Every corporate officer in Florida has fiduciary duties to the corporation the officer serves. It is important to know what these duties are.
Incorporating Your Business Helps Protect Your Brand
Incorporating your business adds value by protecting your brand, allowing you to raise capital, and protecting your personal assets.
Incorporate Your Business, Get Tax Advantages
Incorporate your business to get tax advantages, liability protection and increased brand awareness. Contact our corporate attorney to schedule a consultation.
Protect Personal Assets By Incorporating Your Business
Protect Personal Assets by incorporating your business. This is a key component to your asset protection plan and vital to building a successful business.