When you were first hired, your employer may have asked you to sign an employment contract to set out the terms and conditions of your employment. These terms may address several of the following employment-related issues: The duration of your employment (start date...
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Wrongful termination
Suddenly and unexpectedly losing your job can leave you about the future. You’re going to be left struggling to figure out how to make ends meet, and you might worry about how your termination will impact your career. It’s a stressful time for sure, and it might be...
FTC weighing a ban on noncompete clauses
Whether you run a small or large business, you are likely to have a range of employees to help you achieve your business goals. Because protecting your business now and well into the future is paramount, this is considered with each hire and termination. Employment...
Is this the end for noncompete agreements?
Businesses spend a lot of time and money training their employees. It can be frustrating when one of these employees decides to leave and take their new skills and experience elsewhere, especially if they take it to a competing business. For that reason, many...
What is the business judgment rule?
If you are a director of an office of a Georgia business or sit on the board of directors of a Georgia corporation, you know these roles come with many responsibilities. You must make many important decisions with the best interest of the company in mind. Sometimes,...
What can cause partnership disputes?
There are many different types of businesses in Georgia. These businesses are set up to do different types of work and they have different business structures based on the needs of the company. Some of the common business structures are limited liability companies and...
What is wrongful termination?
Georgia employers have vast discretion and may fire employees at will for any or no reason. However, this discretion is not absolute, and employers can face legal action under certain circumstances. Wrongful termination Wrongful termination may be grounds for...
The difference between material and minor breach of contract
A crucial aspect of many business operations in Norcross is the ability to execute written contracts and the expectation that the other party will follow through on these agreements. So, when one party to a contract does not deliver what they promised, your next step...
Types of damages you can seek in a breach of contract case
As a business owner, you rely on contracts made with vendors, other businesses, suppliers and buyers to keep your business running. So, if one of these parties fails to perform what you agreed to, you are put in a tight bind. If this problem is unresolved you may need...
Breach of contract: government contracts
Obtaining a government contract can seem like a boon for most businesses. After all, a government contract may represent a reliable stream of income with little risk attached. However, government agencies retain powers which private entities do not, so their contracts...