A well-known Silicon Valley company got caught in media firestorm last week when it fired an employee for what he posted on an internal (i.e., non-public) “Suggestion Box” discussion forum. I use the word “caught” advisedly. It appears the … Continue reading
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Five Great Reasons to Write Great Job Descriptions
Before you hire your first (or next) employee, really take the time to write a great job description for the position. A great job description, by the way, is one that spells out (i) the essential job functions, (ii) reporting … Continue reading
Cybersecurity – Think about it before you sign a contract!
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Does Your Employee Handbook Undermine Your Company Culture?
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No Harm, No Foul? No Way!
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Consultative Consulting Agreements
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What is keeping software company CEOs awake? Part 2
We at InnovaCounsel recently asked several software company execs this question: “What are the big issues that are costing you sleep these nights?” Last week, we addressed the issue: “Use of [independent] contractors and having various taxing agencies dictate … Continue reading
What is keeping software company CEOs awake?
We at InnovaCounsel recently asked several software company execs this question: “What are the big issues that are costing you sleep these nights?” We are getting some very thoughtful responses. We will, from time to time, post an … Continue reading
Top Five Ways CEOs Can Utilize Business Lawyers
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