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There are many factors that go into deciding whether to hire someone. An applicant’s education, work history and interview performance must all be carefully considered before extending an offer of employment. For all of the effort that goes into this process, many...
If you are like many employers, you probably agree that the most distasteful part of your job is firing workers. Not only is the situation awkward and at times emotional, but you can open yourself and your company to legal backlash if you handle it poorly. For these...
Business disputes can easily disrupt daily operations, but many business owners in Georgia still prioritize staying out of court. While there are certainly benefits to using alternative dispute resolution options like arbitration -- including saving time and money --...
Starting a new business is not easy, and with today’s economy, you may be seeking financial help wherever you can find it. Many entrepreneurs find that obtaining shareholder investments in the business is an easy way to raise the money they need. You may have a...
Hiring the right employee is an important process for any business. However, in the search for the best possible candidate, it can be easy for Georgia employers to inadvertently veer into off limit topics. Employers should be cautious and avoid illegal interview...
The time, effort and money that go into training an employee can be fairly significant. No one wants to see the hard work that was put into an employee be put to use for competing businesses, which is one of the reasons that noncompete agreements exist. A...
When you begin to investigate the possibility of purchasing a franchise to operate in Georgia, you will likely receive offers and advice from many different sources, including those who want to sell you franchise interests that sound too good to be true. Before you...
There are many ways to structure and run a business. Entrepreneurs who enjoy playing an active role in their businesses often prefer a business structure that will allow them to maintain a strong level of control. For these men and women, a sole proprietorship...
Software plays an integral role in today’s technology driven role. Software creators are essential to the daily operations of most businesses, but some creators struggle to adequately protect their creations. To fully protect your own software creation, you need to be...
Privacy in the workplace is a complicated issue. While it is clear that employers have fewer rights to privacy at work than in their personal lives, many employers still struggle to strike the right balance. Violating employee privacy can have negative legal...
