They say you are only as good as your last performance. When you run a business, that means that however great your reputation is now, it would not take much to lose it. All businesses need a succession plan regardless of size. You need to plan for the fact that you will not always be here. You might intend to retire from
Marital agreements are documents that spouses or engaged couples execute to protect themselves and guide their relationships. Most people know about prenuptial agreements, but fewer people are familiar with postnuptial agreements. These documents largely perform the same functions as prenuptial agreements, with the primary difference being when the couple executes the document. There are many benefits to executing a postnuptial agreement,
A factor that often keeps parents in a marriage longer than they should have remained in it is the fear of how their marriage might adversely impact their child’s wellbeing. The impact that divorce can have on a child’s mental health has been widely reported. While some of that insight has addressed behavioral health issues that often arise, few studies have
Sexual harassment in the workplace is not always easy to spot. The line between a playful act of fondness and inappropriate behavior can be quite blurry at times. However, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), sexual harassment includes any unwelcome sexual demands or requests, advances and other forms of suggestive or physical conduct. Sexual harassment does not have to
There’s been a surge in the number of individuals working remotely in recent years. This uptick in online work has led to employers adjusting their perspectives on unlawful activities such as sexual harassment. When asked what constitutes sexual harassment, many workers would likely mention sexually suggestive comments made in passing in the workplace or inappropriate touching. Can sexual harassment happen in
Animals can enrich someone’s life. They provide a sense of companionship and responsibility while also providing endless hours of entertainment and opportunities for daily exercise. For those with disabling medical conditions, animals can also serve therapeutic purposes. Service animals undergo rigorous training and regular certification so that they can go out in public with their handlers and provide medical support.
Sexual harassment is any form of unwelcome sexual advance or conduct in the workplace that creates a hostile, intimidating and offensive work environment. This can range from repeat offensive jokes full of sexual content to an outright sexual assault. Fortunately, there are state and federal laws that protect employees from sexual harassment in the workplace. Here are two steps that you
Family businesses are often thought of as the foundation of the American economy. The benefit of the system is said to be the fact that anyone can start a company and build it to the level of success they desire, and they can then leave that business to their heirs if they so choose. All of this is true in
You have likely heard that one of the top reasons for divorce is financial stress. When most people hear this, they think of a young married couple that can’t pay their bills, perhaps because one person can’t hold down a job. It’s natural, they think, that this type of financial stress would lead to a split. This certainly does happen,
Homeowner’s insurance or renter’s insurance covers someone’s possessions if there is a natural disaster and also helps protect them from liability. When you go visit a friend, their renter’s or homeowner’s insurance policy will pay for your medical costs if you fall down their stairs and break your leg. In theory, you should also be able to rely on insurance
They say you are only as good as your last performance. When you run a business, that means that however great your reputation is now, it would not take much to lose it. All businesses need a succession plan regardless of size. You need to plan for the fact that you will not always be here. You might intend to retire from
Marital agreements are documents that spouses or engaged couples execute to protect themselves and guide their relationships. Most people know about prenuptial agreements, but fewer people are familiar with postnuptial agreements. These documents largely perform the same functions as prenuptial agreements, with the primary difference being when the couple executes the document. There are many benefits to executing a postnuptial agreement,
A factor that often keeps parents in a marriage longer than they should have remained in it is the fear of how their marriage might adversely impact their child’s wellbeing. The impact that divorce can have on a child’s mental health has been widely reported. While some of that insight has addressed behavioral health issues that often arise, few studies have
Sexual harassment in the workplace is not always easy to spot. The line between a playful act of fondness and inappropriate behavior can be quite blurry at times. However, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), sexual harassment includes any unwelcome sexual demands or requests, advances and other forms of suggestive or physical conduct. Sexual harassment does not have to
There’s been a surge in the number of individuals working remotely in recent years. This uptick in online work has led to employers adjusting their perspectives on unlawful activities such as sexual harassment. When asked what constitutes sexual harassment, many workers would likely mention sexually suggestive comments made in passing in the workplace or inappropriate touching. Can sexual harassment happen in
Animals can enrich someone’s life. They provide a sense of companionship and responsibility while also providing endless hours of entertainment and opportunities for daily exercise. For those with disabling medical conditions, animals can also serve therapeutic purposes. Service animals undergo rigorous training and regular certification so that they can go out in public with their handlers and provide medical support.
Sexual harassment is any form of unwelcome sexual advance or conduct in the workplace that creates a hostile, intimidating and offensive work environment. This can range from repeat offensive jokes full of sexual content to an outright sexual assault. Fortunately, there are state and federal laws that protect employees from sexual harassment in the workplace. Here are two steps that you
Family businesses are often thought of as the foundation of the American economy. The benefit of the system is said to be the fact that anyone can start a company and build it to the level of success they desire, and they can then leave that business to their heirs if they so choose. All of this is true in
You have likely heard that one of the top reasons for divorce is financial stress. When most people hear this, they think of a young married couple that can’t pay their bills, perhaps because one person can’t hold down a job. It’s natural, they think, that this type of financial stress would lead to a split. This certainly does happen,
Homeowner’s insurance or renter’s insurance covers someone’s possessions if there is a natural disaster and also helps protect them from liability. When you go visit a friend, their renter’s or homeowner’s insurance policy will pay for your medical costs if you fall down their stairs and break your leg. In theory, you should also be able to rely on insurance
