Have You Reviewed Your Website’s Terms of Use Lately?
While most readers quickly peruse these Terms of Use—if even at all—companies should consider publishing (or revising) a Terms of Use on their websites.
3 Key Items to Include in Your Offer Letters
Growing and adding new talent to your team is exciting for any business. But, before you onboard your new hires, you should be mindful to include these items in your offer letters: At-Will Employment, Offer is Contingent, and Contractual Obligations.
Avoiding Pitfalls in Online Sales to Consumers
As a result of the pandemic, more consumers are shopping online, and businesses are adapting by creating e-commerce options. One issue that is often overlooked in the e-commerce setting is website accessibility for those with disabilities.
Start Planning for 2022 … NOW!!
Leadership consulting agencies and seasoned administrators sometimes say that annual planning and strategic planning are two different things. MNK believes otherwise. Annual planning and strategic planning go hand in hand. They are two sides of the same business planning coin. Both are necessary for proper business operations.
Compensating Employees for Workplace Injuries
Employees must be paid for the time spent waiting for and receiving medical attention for a work-related injury (e.g., initial doctor visit). In fact, under the California Labor Code, employees are entitled to receive reimbursement for reasonable expenses, along with lost wages, when they submit to an examination by a physician at the request of the employer, the insurer, the administrative director, the appeals board, or a workers’ compensation administrative law judge.
Compliance with California’s Privacy Laws & CalOPPA
California has one of the strictest privacy laws in the United States. One such law, California’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“CalOPPA”), requires that any person or entity that owns or operates a commercial website or online service that collects personally identifiable information (“PII”) from California residents to have clearly visible and accessible privacy policies. These privacy policies must provide consumers notice on what type of PII the business collects and what the business does with the PII.
The Importance of Acknowledging and Appreciating Your Employees
The most important elements of a business are (1) the employees and (2) the customers. All employees comprise the core of every business. Without employee acknowledgment and appreciation, your business’ path to achieving its strategic goals, mission and/or vision becomes measurably more difficult.
Why your Company’s Values, Mission, and Vision Matter
Establishing or redefining your company’s core values, mission and vision will have a direct impact on increasing top-line revenue as well as profit. Equally important, it will ensure you hire like-minded employees and build a culture of retention and growth.
How to Safeguard your Company’s Sensitive Information with Departing Employees
These days, there seems to be a lot of discussion about protecting your company’s sensitive information. Generally, employment contracts will include some version of a non-disclosure provision that binds the employee to secrecy with respect to the company’s sensitive information. But what measures can be taken to protect your company when an employee leaves your organization?
3 Ways to Protect your Software Under an End-User License Agreement
End-User License Agreements (“EULA”) are legally binding contracts between the owner of a product (often software) (“Licensor”) and the end-user (“Licensee”). These agreements are critical for Licensors to protect their rights in their products and to manage expectations with Licensees. Here are three simple ways a robust EULA can benefit your business.
