Investigations

In addition to what an employer can/should do to respond to harassment in the workplace, it is also important to understand the types of damages.

An employee's right to view his or her personnel file depends on the law of the state where the company is located. Here's what you should know.

Liability insurance protects the assets of a business when it is sued for something it did (or didn't do) to cause an injury or property damage.

Businesses are subject to many federal, state and/or local discrimination laws that prohibit employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Franchising is a popular method of doing business and your chances for success are greater than those of independent business owners.

Here are some useful resources for finding available franchises.

Should you dump shares of fund companies implicated in scandals? The finer points of late trading and market timing might be lost on the majority of mutual fund investors, even after months of...

Record keeping is critical for even the smallest businesses. Here is a helpful list of the most important things that you will need to keep track of as a new business owner.

Although the "at will" doctrine is still prevalent in many states (meaning that you can freely fire an employee at any time), there are many exceptions.

Information that goes into creating a business credit profile comes from a variety of primary and secondary sources.

Regardless of whether an employee is, in fact, being subjected to illegal harassment, it is important that employees are encouraged to report any inappropriate conduct.

Arbitration is the most traditional and well-known form of alternative dispute resolution. Most arbitration arises from pre-dispute contracts in which the parties agree that if a dispute arises, it will never make it...

If you are serious about buying a car, you need to investigate the various possibilities. Here are the top mistakes made when seeking and securing an automobile loan.

Car insurance is a highly competitive field, and as a car owner, you can take advantage of this by shopping around to see which company will give you the best deal. Write down...

If you sell merchandise or provide services to consumers, you are subject to the rules and regulations set forth by the Federal Trade Commission. Following is the mandate of the Bureau of Consumer...

Learn how to investigate all potential lending options when shopping for a new car.

When following up with prospects, it's important to uderstand how to turn an inquiry into interest.

Having a policy regarding sexual harassment can prevent many unnecessary headaches including legal hassles caused by the actions of your employees. A policy regarding sexual harassment should state emphatically that your company will...

Rather than focusing all of your energy on making the sale, first determine if there's a good fit between you and your product or service, and your prospect.