At the initial stages of starting a business in Louisiana, an owner will make various decisions that could impact operations going forward. From the contracts used with employees to the entity selection made, choices at the beginning could have a long-term impact. One...
During the initial stages of forming a corporation, there are various legal decisions that will have to be made that will impact the future operations of the Louisiana company. In addition to establishing procedures, hiring practices and more, it is essential to also...
Experiencing any type of discrimination in the workplace can leave you in a position in which you are unsure of how to protect your interests or what you should do next. Pregnancy discrimination is a common form of mistreatment often experienced by female employees as...
When you are at work, you have the right to be able to do your job in an appropriate and professional work environment. You should not have to tolerate inappropriate treatment, such as discrimination, while you are trying to do your job. Discrimination in any form is...
In many situations, litigation is a reasonable way to reach a resolution in a matter where two parties are unable to come to an agreement. In a business dispute, a lawsuit may be the only way to prevent financial loss or compel adherence to a contract. While preparing...
There are many important decisions a Louisiana business owner will need to make at the early stages of launching a new company. One of these is the decision on the specific type of entity that will best suit the business long-term. Entity selection is a choice that...
Individuals who work in the construction industry have tough jobs with difficult timelines. They often encounter issues that make completing their projects a bit of a challenge. When the work is completed, they expect payment for the job done, and rightly so....
Business owners in Louisiana and their employees depend on contracts to keep their working relationships in line and expectations clear. Formal agreements are sometimes written, depending on one’s field of employment. Some agreements, however, are verbal, and others...
When you started your Louisiana business, you had high hopes for building and developing an operation that was successful and profitable well into the future. If you started your company alongside a business partner, the two of you together probably put in a...
Any building project in Louisiana or elsewhere, whether residential, private or commercial, can cost an arm and a leg to complete. Expenses can quickly go up when disputes arise -- whether between the owner and contractor, owner and subcontractors, or contractors and...
