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Defending Your Business

When I started my first business, I had no idea what I was getting into. I thought that it would be all about attracting new customers and fixing up displays, but I was wrong. After I had been in business for a few months, I got served papers for copyright infringement. Since I didn't mean to copy another competitor's theme song, I knew that I needed to defend myself. I decided to hire a lawyer to help me set the record straight. This blog is all about protecting your company from lawsuits. After all, you never know when you might need to defend yourself.

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5 Subtle Types Of Sexual Harassment You Don't Have To Take

Posted on February 15, 2023

Most Americans know that sexual harassment in the workplace is against the law. But do you know how to identify all the forms harassment may take? Some — like sexual assault, demands for sexual favors, or groping — are obvious, but actionable harassment is often more subtle. Here are a few of the easiest to overlook and why they matter.  1. Crude and Sexual Jokes. A harasser often wants to get a rise out of their target. [Read More]

How Workplace Pay Discrimination Occurs Under Job Classification Systems

Posted on February 22, 2021

Employees who work for a company might wear a variety of hats, and the responsibilities they must fulfill can deviate from the job description they were originally hired for. However, job classification is an important concept when combating workplace discrimination. Salary is often attached to particular job classification. Unfortunately, some employers will use how they classify their employees as a way to discriminate. Employers Who Rely on Job Classification The employers who are the most likely to use job classifications are government, education, and non-profit organizations. [Read More]

Tips For Dealing With Pregnancy And Maternity Leave In The Workplace

Posted on February 21, 2020

Becoming pregnant is a major life milestone every time it happens for a woman. You may be thrilled at the good news and excited to share your good fortune with others. While you may have many coworkers who will be supportive of you, some employers may not always be as happy about your pregnancy as you are. Luckily for you though, the law is almost always on your side in cases like this. [Read More]

Why You Should Create A Living Trust

Posted on October 13, 2019

You might have heard about living trusts before but if you do not already have one of your own, you might not be overly familiar with the benefits of having this type of estate planning. To help you see just how important a living trust is, you will want to continue reading. Your Assets Still Benefit You Many people find that they are fearful of a living trust because they are under the impression that their assets will no longer benefit them during their lifetime. [Read More]