Employers in Michigan have a duty to their employees to provide a safe work environment. Without adequate training or management, various unlawful and unfair situations can occur. When it comes to diversity in the workplace, it is wise for employers to set certain standards, but also to avoid unlawful policies and conduct. The following are… [Continue Reading]
Navigating the WARN Act During Difficult Financial Times
The Commerce Department recently reported on the most substantial three-month decline of the United States economy ever. In the second quarter of 2020, the gross domestic product decreased by 9.5%. From restaurants to shoe stores, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been felt throughout industries and economies. With many relief funds depleted and no… [Continue Reading]
The Benefits of Starting a C Corp
One of the most difficult decisions questions that any entrepreneur faces when starting a new business is what type of business structure to utilize. One of the many types of possible business structures is the C corp, which offers some distinct advantages over other structures, such as LLCs or S Corps. The following are some… [Continue Reading]
How to Avoid Wrongful Termination Lawsuits
Most workers in Michigan are classified as “at will” employees, which means that they or their employers can decide to terminate employment any time without providing any reason. There are however, some reasons for which an employer is prohibited from terminating a worker. When an employee is unlawfully terminated from a position, he or she… [Continue Reading]
Why do I Need a Business Attorney?
Today’s do-it-yourself mindset has led to many new business owners to handle many legal matters on their own without the assistance of an attorney. While there are many websites that offer seemingly affordable legal document preparation and filing assistance, these alternatives are rarely suited to helping you if your business runs into a serious legal… [Continue Reading]
Handling Harassment Complaints in the Workplace
Harassment in the workplace can create a hostile work environment that affects the morale of employees and the work they do on a daily basis, which can eventually affect the bottom line of the business. Because way in which the management handles harassment complaints can have legal repercussions for the business, it is always best… [Continue Reading]
Choosing Arbitration Over Litigation in a Business Setting
Most business owners do not enjoy being mired in public disputes or messy litigation, either with business partners or clients. For this reason, if it is possible, these businesses may choose alternative dispute resolution methods that keep them away from litigation in court and offer more in terms of keeping the details of the dispute… [Continue Reading]
The Importance of a Buy-Sell Agreement
When two or more people come together to form a business, they may focus on many different issues that they anticipate will arise as they run the business. One of the main issues that should be discussed is a plan for how the business will be sold, dissolved, or inherited in the event one of… [Continue Reading]
When Time Matters in a Commercial Transaction
The use of contracts in commercial transactions is both common and recommended. Most contracts contain terms that are crucial to each party, and the failure to perform one or more obligations under the contract can affect the ability of the other party to perform under the contract. Therefore, when an aspect of the deal is… [Continue Reading]
Piercing the Corporate Veil and the Loss of Limited Liability Protection
One of the advantages of forming a business as a corporation or a limited liability company is the limitation on liability these business forms offer. Through the limited liability, shareholders and directors are protected from being held personally liable for the debts and obligations of the business. This protection is beneficial, especially when the business… [Continue Reading]
