Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It was amended in 1972 by … Continue reading “Religious Discrimination in Employment”
Month: April 2017
Limited Liability Companies
During the last 15 years or so, the limited liability partnership (LLP) and the limited liability company (LLC), have been added to the options for business entities. An initial consideration … Continue reading “Limited Liability Companies”
Products Liability and Warranties
Express Warranties An express warranty is a statement by the seller relating to the goods, which statement is part of the basis of the bargain. This means that the buyer … Continue reading “Products Liability and Warranties”
The Constitutional Environment of Business
The United States has a federal system of government. This means that a central government (the federal government) regulates matters of national concern and states regulate matters of local concern. … Continue reading “The Constitutional Environment of Business”
Prevention Policy for Violence in the Workplace
Zero Tolerance. This Company has a policy of zero tolerance for violence. If you engage in any violence in the workplace, or threaten violence in the workplace, your employment will be … Continue reading “Prevention Policy for Violence in the Workplace”
Real Estate Financing
One of the most important components of any real estate transaction is the financing. Without adequate financing the sale can be lost. This article explains interest rates, the various clauses … Continue reading “Real Estate Financing”
The Sale of a Business
The sale of any ongoing business, even a sole proprietorship, can be a complicated transaction. The buyer and seller (and their attorneys) must consider the law of contracts, taxation, real … Continue reading “The Sale of a Business”
The Regulation of Employment
The law relating to the employment relationship is based on the law of agency. Agency is a relationship based on an agreement authorizing one person, the agent, to act for … Continue reading “The Regulation of Employment”
Laws Governing Labor-Management Relations
There are four main federal laws that form the basis of labor law and unionization: the Norris-LaGuardia Act of 1932, the Wagner Act of 1935 (also known as the National … Continue reading “Laws Governing Labor-Management Relations”
E-Commerce
The term e-commerce or e-business basically means doing business on the Internet. The laws regulating the Internet and doing business online are still evolving. Electronic transactions fall into two general … Continue reading “E-Commerce”
