You Could Be Setting Yourself Up For A Lawsuit (And Not Even Know It Yet)
The legal field is complex, convoluted and full of potential pitfalls. Sometimes seemingly innocent actions can have unintended legal consequences. There are various situations where accidental legal issues can arise, but the team at the Law Offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. is here to discuss two common problematic areas: managing employees and posting on social media. Managing Employees Employees are people, too. You hire them to help your business grow, and while (ideally) that should be one of their top priorities as well, they will always have their own personal needs and values that may not align with your business's. Here are a few things to keep in mind about managing employees: Consider utilizing an contract that outlines your confidentiality needs and specifies ownership rights of the materials developed while under your employ. It is important to fully explain to your employees what sort of monitoring their online activity will s...