Employment Law

Can an Employer Deny You Unpaid Time Off in Georgia?

The short answer is “Yes,” a company can tell you not to take unpaid time off, but of course there are exceptions and factors that need to be evaluated.  What is Unpaid Time Off?  Unpaid time off is time off...
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Top Legal Considerations for Small Business Owners

Unfortunately, there’s no “handbook” for entrepreneurship, even if you get an MBA. In fact, most of the people I talk to that do have an MBA have regretted getting it, because the lessons they needed to learn for owning and...
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What You Need to Know About Social Media and Non-Disparagement Agreements

In today’s digital age, social media has become a powerful tool for self-expression, communication, and even conflict resolution. However, when it comes to legal agreements, particularly non-disparagement clauses, what you post online could have serious repercussions. Whether you’re navigating a...
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How Can I Get Out of a Non-Compete Agreement?

We get asked this all the time, and like most legal answers, “it depends.” What does it depend on? A bunch of factors such as: What sort of contract did you sign? Is a non-compete enforceable against you? What state...
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Phantom Stocks and Employee Retention

As a business owner, you understand the importance of employee retention, especially when it comes to the Rock Stars of your company, like: Your assistant who keeps you on task and anticipates your needs before you know you need stuff;...
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Can Employers Mandate a COVID-19 Vaccine?

The short answer?  Yes.  For something to be illegal (not allowed), there must be a violation of an employment law.  Currently, there is no federal or state employment law making a vaccine requirement illegal.  The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)...
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