While filing a lawsuit is the most well-known form of getting legal relief, arbitration has become an alternative to resolving employment disputes, like discrimination, wrongful termination and wage claims. The 2 sides go before a neutral arbitrator, usually an...
Many small business owners prefer to hire independent contractors instead of employees to keep their operations running. But simply calling these workers independent contractors doesn't always truly defined their legal status. Depending on their relationship with the...
There are many reasons to incorporate a business - the ability to limit the personal liability of the owners and shareholders, the availability of a body of law to guide owners and managers, the ease of raising capital through the sale of securities, the ease of...
In this time of shifting economic tides, storeowners often have to "hunker down" and "weather the storm" in order to end up "end up in the black." (no more clichés). Pop-up shops (otherwise known as "flash shops") provide entrepreneurs with a unique tool, low...
Workplace harassment is unlawful in New Jersey under the Law Against Discrimination (LAD) if the conduct is hostile, intimidating or abusive and based on a "protected characteristic" such as race, gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin,...
The New Jersey State Assembly's Consumer Affairs Committee just cleared a bill that would have a drastic impact on contracts between businesses and consumers. The proposed law would ban contracts that force consumers to give up or limit certain rights, such as the...
A short Google search and perhaps personal experience shows that consumer fraud increases during the holidays. So we thought that a look at the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act would be helpful.The Consumer Fraud Act ("CFA") was created to fight deceptive practices in...
There are several reasons why startups fail. Between time management, raising funds and creating a successful business model, it's no wonder that entrepreneurs are often finished before they really start. According to For Entrepreneurs magazine, here are some of...
Many people believe that "bullying" stops with maturity from child to adult. But this is simply not the case. According to a study conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 25 percent of companies who participated reported some degree of...
When starting a company, there are many different business forms available. The Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a relatively new business structure and very popular. One of its benefits is that it protects owners' personal assets from financial liability and...
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