Category Archives: Employment Law

The Ins and Outs of a Work-for-Hire Agreement

To many people, especially those of us most used to a traditional 9-to-5 job, the “work for hire” agreement sounds like Greek. But it’s practically a way of life for an entirely different set of workers who rely on individual projects rather than singular employment in order to generate their income. And if you run a business yourself,… Read More »

How to Craft Termination Letters for Your Business

Ending your relationship with an employee is never an easy thing – even if it brings a sigh of relief at the end of the day. Even forgetting the human element to employment termination, it’s important to remember that every business can potentially risk a wrongful termination lawsuit if everything is not handled carefully. That’s where the finely-crafted… Read More »

Five Things Employers Need in Their Termination Letters

Firing an employee is rarely easy. Even in cases where the employee is unfit to work at your company, the circumstances leading to the termination are usually unpleasant, to say the least. And when you have to let someone go because of economics – well, that can just be downright gut-wrenching. But despite these obstacles, ending someone’s employment… Read More »

Guide to Employment Law

There are a variety of considerations that a business will face in the course of hiring, employing, and terminating its employees. This discussion will provide you with a brief overview of the legal issues that you must consider as a part of these decision making processes.