The average business in Georgia might employ both employees and independent contractors. As an employer, correctly classifying workers is essential for meeting legal obligations. However, some business owners struggle to differentiate between an employee and a...
The recent economic uncertainties of the past year may have you wondering whether you want to continue working for someone else or if it may be time to take your great idea and start your own business. Perhaps this plan has been on your back burner for years, and now...
Running a business means being prepared for all sorts of eventualities. Although you may have felt you were prepared for any eventuality, you still ended up having to deal with the more unpleasant side of the business world -- disputes. Business disputes can interrupt...
Protecting one’s business requires a multifaceted approach. Nondisclosure agreements can be an important part of this approach, and are exceptionally useful for protecting intellectual property. Georgia business owners may want to consider some of the following...
The “gig economy” has opened up a world of possibility for many companies as well as workers who now classify themselves as independent contractors. It lets many workers enjoy much greater flexibility while providing services to the businesses that use them for a much...
Forming a Georgia business with one or several partners offers you a chance to share the responsibilities and challenges business owners often face. You and your partners may have to share the profits, but you also help each other carry the load by using your...
Employees leave one company to work for another every day in Georgia, with no detrimental impact upon anyone involved. However, if that employee has extensive knowledge of inner company workings, he or she could cause a great deal of damage when leaving to work for a...
Many people in Georgia dream of owning or running their own business. One way to accomplish that is by purchasing the rights to purchase a franchise of an existing company. However, this is not an endeavor that should be taken lightly, as it can carry a lot of the...
Business owners and managers have to strike a delicate balance between doing what is best for their company and what is best for their employees. Employment law exists to benefit both sides by making certain legal issues surrounding employees clear-cut. The Family and...
Many Georgia business owners know that protecting company assets is important. Besides monetary assets, intellectual property is an important component of nearly every company. However, business owners may not always understand the best ways to guard their...