Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers have to make reasonable accommodations for their employees who have disabilities. This may include modifications and adjustments to the office or work environment to allow the person with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job. Before we continue about what constitutes “reasonable,” we must point …
It is until you step into the mindset of an entrepreneur or a business owner do you realize how many threats there are to your business. Litigation can devastate your business, and if you don’t have the right protections or insurance such as (EPLI), you could allocate hundreds of thousands of dollars toward fighting it. …
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The previous post outlined how and why you should adopt a defensive mindset. It is significantly easier to adopt the policy that prevention is more valuable than a cure. Still, as a business owner, this requires well-reasoned and deliberately crafted documents, handbooks, and contracts. Today, we will address the value and purpose behind an employee …
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Lawsuits can attack your business from various angles. In terms of direct costs, you will have to devote resources, time, and a (potentially) significant amount of money to battle your issues in court. Conversely, they can also unjustifiably tarnish your reputation and decrease the value of your company, ultimately resulting in reduced revenue streams. It …
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Our firm is committed to keeping you updated on the recent development regarding Non-Compete Clauses. The FTC’s proposed rule issued on January 5, 2023, would make significant changes resulting in a total ban on non-compete agreements. Under the proposed rule, employers must provide notice via individualized communication to the worker that the clause is no …
TLF wanted to bring your attention to a few important pieces of legislation that has recently been introduced in the United States Congress December 29, 2022, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) for Nursing Mothers Act. The PWFA is aimed at ensuring that pregnant workers receive reasonable accommodations …
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Our firm is committed to keeping you updated on the recent development from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) regarding severance agreements. The NLRB has issued a new rule that will impact how companies approach, draft, and execute severance agreements with their employees. Under the new rule, companies are required to explicitly inform employees that …
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Miami-Dade is filled with business opportunities for those entrepreneurial idea. However, in order to conduct business in Miami-Dade, businesses must have the proper registrations, licenses and permits before they can legally open for business. Registrations vary by industry, so it’s very important to understand the licensing rules where your business is located. If you fail …
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On our website, we took the time to identify what injunctive relief is, and we provided six different examples. The first one we offered centered around intellectual property, so let’s pretend your company developed a new form of a football helmet. It’s new because there is a computer chip in it that measures how hard …
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Though they are different structures, business partners and shareholders must create a plan to circumvent disputes. Whereas this blog focuses on the latter, neither group should rely on themselves. In other words, don’t assume that a preexisting relationship with your fellow shareholders is enough to overcome disagreement. There could be two people with equal shares …
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