Work made for hire is an important consideration in companies with employees. This is an area of law dealing with copyrights Copyright Anytime a person creates something creative, he or she automatically gains a copyright over that content. However, there are a few exceptions to that rule. Work made for hire is one of […]
Your First Hire: Legal Steps
Your first hire is a scary step for any company. It comes with a lot of logistical challenges. Additionally, there are a lot of legal requirements that you have to follow or suffer hefty fines. What is a First Hire? A first hire is anytime you go from 0 employees to more than 0 […]
Your First Hire: How to be Ready
Your first hire is a scary moment in your company’s life. However, if you prepare properly, you can remove a lot of risk. What is a First Hire? It isn’t a dumb question. A first hire is anytime you go from 0 employees to more than 0 employees. These employees can be part-time or […]
Employee Competition: Can My Employee Steal My Clients?
Employee competition comes up a lot. However, few people understand what rules apply in this situation. What is Employee Competition? Employee competition is the act by an employee of working in or aiding a competitive business of the employer. For example, an employee working part-time at an employer’s direct competition. There is no minimal […]
Employees’ Social Media Use: Do’s and Don’ts
Employees’ social media use is a hot topic in law. As the definition of social media is warping and expanding, it is hard to know what you can and cannot restrict when it comes to your employees. Employees’ Social Media Use Social media use by your employees can be broken down into the following […]