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January 7, 2021

What Are the Employer’s Responsibilities With Respect to Sexual Harassment in the Workplace?

Scenario: I am an employer, and ever since the "#MeToo movement" there have been a lot of complaints from my staff on sexual harassment.I'm worried about my potential liability as an employer.Does the employer always have responsibilities with respect to complaints relating to sexual harassment? Why?One of the most foundational terms of employment is that

employment law, employer, workplace

share purchase agreement vs asset purchase agreement

December 22, 2020

Share Purchase Vs Asset Purchase – Which is Better?

A business transaction may be structured in various ways to transfer the ownership of the business to the buyer. The most common forms are share purchases or asset purchases. You may want to consult with a legal professional to determine the appropriate structure because each structure may have cost and tax consequences. In a share

spa, apa, buying a business, selling a business

December 15, 2020

How Important is the Letter of Intent to Buy or Sell a Business?

A Letter of Intent (LOI) is a document that is used between two or more parties to set forth the key terms and conditions of a proposed transaction, without forming a legally binding contract. TABLE OF CONTENTS Why do I Need a Letter of Intent? What Information is Included in a Letter of Intent? Transaction

buying a business, selling a business, letter of intent

December 2, 2020

My workplace has been affected by Covid-19, causing changes to my job. What are my options?

In today's era of Covid-19, employees all over the world are experiencing changes to their working conditions. It could be something relatively painless like a change in work schedule, to more significant changes like reduced pay or being transferred to another company location. If you have been dedicating your service for the company for a

covid-19, employer, employment rights, employment law, employee

November 18, 2020

My Employer Told Me I Abandoned My Job – What Does This Mean?

Life can be unpredictable, and sometimes things happen to prevent you from attending work for a few days, maybe even weeks. Perhaps you were injured in an accident. Perhaps your residence got flooded. Or perhaps you've had an argument with your employer and are cooling off at home. In situations like these, an employer may

employment law, employee, employer