When a supervisor offers something to an employee in return for a sexual favor, that’s a type of sexual harassment. Specifically, it’s called “quid pro quo” sexual harassment, and it’s illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Typically, it occurs when a boss...
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Tips to survive and thrive during your high net worth divorce
Getting a divorce when you and your spouse have wealth seems easier since there is plenty for you to share. Unfortunately, possessing valuable assets typically does the opposite—it makes your situation more complex. In any divorce, both parties deserve a share of...
Should you bring your kids into the family business?
You’ve always been an independent person, and your kids are pretty much the same. You accepted that your dreams may not be their dreams – and that includes your plans for (what is currently) the “family business.” Now, however, at least one of your children has...
Why don’t people report sexual harassment right away?
In many cases of alleged sexual harassment, the accusations will come years or even decades after the event occurred. Naturally, this does lead people to ask why there was such a delay and why the reports weren’t made right away. In fact, some people will mistakenly...
3 ways parents compete at custody
When parents go through a divorce, the bitter fallout can severely affect their children. Hence, it is crucial for both parents to try and minimize the conflict and competition between themselves. Yet, some parents struggle. If you fear your spouse is one of those...
Is your spouse hiding assets in the virtual world?
How much do you know about the ins and outs of cryptocurrencies? What about non-fungible tokens (NFTs)? You would not be alone in struggling to grasp the consequences of these virtual assets. That’s why you might need to learn fast if you are divorcing and believe...
What is the “dissipation of assets” in a divorce?
When spouses are divorcing, they sometimes do things just out of spite or to “get back” at each other. Sometimes, the people who do this are otherwise decent and reasonable people who are overwhelmed by what is happening. One way that some spouses take revenge on...
What employers need to know about the new Speak Out Act
A law signed this month by President Joe Biden places a new limitation on what employers can restrict with nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) in their employment contracts. Specifically, the Speak Out Act prohibits employers from using NDAs signed as a condition of...
Keeping your divorce as low-key as possible
You and your spouse have been together for a number of years but it just isn’t working out. You get along for the most part but the romantic spark has gone. Divorce is on the horizon, and while you’re confident that you and your spouse can work stuff out, you’re...
Are your family members right for your business?
You’ve been in business for a long time now. In fact, you’re getting closer to retirement each day. This has encouraged you to think about what will happen to your company once you are no longer around to run it. One option at your disposal is to bring in your family...
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