The desire to protects one's business is something all company owners in Michigan and across the country have. Background checks are used by many business owners before employment contracts are signed to ensure that those who apply for the jobs they are offering meet...

Month: April 2015
Planning necessary for successful business dissolution
Whether by choice or necessity, closing a business, whether in Michigan or elsewhere, is something many owners face. The dissolution of a business may be something for which a plan exists -- if an owner has no intention of keeping his or her company open after his or...
Non-compete agreements, good or bad for business?
Business owners often rely on employee contracts in order to protect their business. There is nothing wrong with this practice. These contracts set certain obligations employers are to keep to their employees and vice versa. One type of contract often used, though, is...
Did employer have just cause to fire worker after medical leave?
Employees in Michigan and across the country lose their jobs every day. While, yes, there are perfectly valid reasons to fire an employee, some terminations result in staff members asking if their bosses had just cause in concluding their working relationships. Those...
Business planning is essential but also consider a business model
Future business owners in Michigan know that business planning plays an essential role in opening and operating a successful company. Something not always considered, however, is creating a working model of the product or service in order to test consumer demand....
Michigan business litigation: Nonpayment claims
While there are many positives to owning a business, there are negatives as well. Having to take a customer to court for nonpayment, for example, is one of the downsides. The need for business litigation services is common for company owners in Michigan and across the...
Strict approval process for naming limited liability companies
A significant amount of time and planning goes into opening a business. While working to put plans into action, there are certain things potential business owners need to do, including acquiring any permits required by the state and applying for a company name. In...
Is refusing workplace accomodations for pregnancy discrimination?
There are millions of working mothers in the United States, many of whom live in Michigan. Some pregnancies can make it harder for female employees to perform their work obligations at the same level as before becoming pregnant -- though any limitations experienced...