Part of doing business in Maryland is the fact that the possibility exists that an employee will try to sue the employer. Even small businesses could face a lawsuit brought by an employee. For this reason, it is important that businesses carry employment practices...
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Year: 2021
How do business policies differ from employment contracts?
Business dealings these days are based on more than a spoken promise and a handshake. It is important that any business dealings are based on contracts. Moreover, business policies and guidelines are often written in an employee handbook. However, unless a business...
Building a contributory negligence claim to escape liability
If someone has been hurt and now you’re being accused of being liable for those injuries, whether as a business or an insurance company, then you need to know how to aggressively defend yourself and protect your interests. This is no small feat, especially if the...
Tips for reducing workers’ compensation claims
Workers’ compensation remains one of the biggest expenses for small businesses. Business owners who cite workers comp as a major business challenge are looking for ways to lessen the burden. Following are some tips that could help your business meet the financial...
What to expect when your company faces a discrimination claim
At some point while running your business, you may have an employee who files a discrimination claim. This employee could claim she didn’t receive a deserved promotion because she was pregnant or she could complain that her manager didn’t allow her breaks to...