Those with disabilities may find that they face challenges in different areas of their lives. While you may have some struggles due to your condition, that does not mean that you cannot work and have a successful career. However, in order to accomplish this, you may...
Employment Law
The value of cultivating a healthy work environment
Many individuals may be aware of how stressful it can be to work in a toxic job site atmosphere and the presence of such issues could take a toll on all parties involved, employers and employees alike. Taking steps such as creating effective company policies and...
Proper procedures are essential to prevent sexual harassment
Employees have the right to be able to do their jobs in an environment that is safe, free from aggressive behaviors and protective of the rights of employees. This means that any Georgia business has the legal obligation to shield the rights and interests of the men...
Creating strategies to mitigate the risks of age discrimination
Many companies may strive to provide all employees with fair and equal treatment and access to avenues of career advancement. While the path to achieving such endeavors might not always prove so simple, it could also be integral to staving off undesirable results that...
Protecting business interests by establishing effective policies
Companies that wish to promote continued growth may strive to cultivate a fair and safe workplace atmosphere, but such an endeavor can seem challenging at times. The process of pursuing such goals may begin with the stance companies in Georgia take on workplace...
Taking a strong stance against workplace harassment
Many companies feel it’s vital to provide employees with a positive and healthy work environment, but they might not always know how best to achieve such goals. Addressing the types of issues that might disrupt the atmosphere of the workplace could be integral to...
Including a non-complete clause in an employment contract
You have worked hard to ensure that your business’s competitive interests are secure. You diligently built a client list, developed unique products, invented processes and taken other steps to achieve success and differentiation from the competition. From intellectual...
Safeguarding a business by mitigating the risks of discrimination
Many companies in Georgia and elsewhere hire a multitude of employees to help with daily operations. While these individuals might play an integral role in the success of a business, there may still be some level of risk involved and taking steps to mitigate these...
Ensuring the enforceability of restrictive covenants
Contracts and restrictive covenants are some of the most important tools available to a Georgia business. These types of agreements provide protection for multiple parties entering into any type of business relationship, including relationships with contractors, third...
FLSA OVERTIME 101
R.Kyle Paske It is common for a small or mid-sized business to be blindsided by a lawsuit seeking overtime pay, brought by a worker the business believed was either: a) not their employee, or b) exempt from overtime pay. For the reasons discussed below (clue: saving...
