PMCW Law

Even under the best possible circumstances, every small business owner will hit bumps in the road every now and then. A company's success depends on how quickly, efficiently, and effectively you address the situations that may arise . If left unaddressed, even seemingly small issues run the risk of developing into larger and potentially disastrous situations. Today, our Lake of the Ozarks business attorneys are here to examine some of the legal situations that small business owners may face. 1. Sexual Harassment Claims Sexual harassment is prohibited by U.S. laws. Sexual harassment claims are generally lumped into two primary categories: quid pro quo and hostile work environment. Quid pro quo refers to a "this for that" scenario, wherein a person of power offers another person a career benefit (pay raise, promotion, new job, etc) in exchange for sexual favors. Hostile work environment refers to any situation wherein certain individuals are made to feel uncom...

Starting your own business is exciting and rewarding. After what might have been years of constantly conforming to someone else's schedule, someone else's values, and someone else's vision, you can finally create your own company culture and help it grow. As a business owner, there will be a lot of different elements demanding your time, attention, and energy. They will all be important, but perhaps the most critical (and potentially challenging) component will be your employees. There are a lot of different factors that should be considered, both legal and interpersonal, when managing your employees. There are far too many different elements to explore in one single blog post, but the team at the Law Offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. is here to help make you aware of some of the potential legal implications of managing employees. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission This one may seem like common sense by this time, but you might ...