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Employers usually rely on electronic timekeeping systems to record when employees begin and end their shifts. Some systems round those times to the nearest set interval before calculating wages. Although time rounding is not inherently unlawful in California, problems...
Business bankruptcy may provide the flexibility an organization requires to rebuild after a financial downturn. Bankruptcy proceedings can also help eliminate financial obligations during the wind-down process before organizational dissolution. Business bankruptcy can...
Employment litigation often begins with an employee's dissatisfaction, and companies often have proactive measures in place to limit the risk of litigation in such scenarios. Workers may file lawsuits alleging harassment or discrimination. They may claim that they...
There are many scenarios in which two separate businesses or independent professionals choose to complete a project together. Joint ventures can relate to the development of new goods and services. They can involve specific projects, such as a real estate development...
Business bankruptcy can be far more complex than individual bankruptcies. Companies have more assets and revenue. They may also have substantially greater debts, some of which may be secured debts. The goal may be to reduce debts and ongoing financial obligations to...
Corporate officers are entrusted with significant responsibilities. They often have access to confidential business information, trade secrets, customer data, pricing strategies, financial records and proprietary technology. That access is intended to benefit the...
Nearly everyone uses social media. Many people use it to share their lives and interests or communicate with others. On the surface, this does not seem like an issue. However, businesses can be harmed when their employees use these social media platforms to complain...
Hostile corporate takeovers can have major implications for shareholders, executives and employees alike. When an outside party acquires stock to secure a majority interest in a company without the approval of existing shareholders, the consequences can be...
Employers hire professionals based on their job history, education and functional capabilities. Anti-discrimination statutes require that employers provide equal consideration to those who can perform job tasks with accommodations as they extend to those who can do...
Trade secrets consist of non-public information that provides a business with a competitive advantage. Trade secrets can include recipes, specific production practices, vendor lists and client lists. Business leaders generally need to take steps to protect their...