PROVEN IN AND OUT OF THE COURTROOM
Setting compensation involves more than choosing a competitive number. Since Jan. 1, 2023, Rhode Island employers have had to follow expanded pay-equity requirements under the Rhode Island Equal Pay Act. Hiring decisions, salary discussions and pay differences can all...
Losing a business partner or a family member brings enough grief on its own. Unfortunately, many business owners face even more stress when legal battles break out over land, money or company assets. If a probate court ruling goes against you, you might feel like you...
Business succession planning is a vital step when you prepare for retirement, a sale or passing the company to your heirs. This transition is a complex process that involves much more than just signing over titles and assets. Key employees provide the stability and...
Ending a job relationship can be a difficult decision for any Rhode Island employer. When a worker leaves, the goal is to protect the company. At the same time, a good plan provides a clear path forward for the person leaving. A strong severance agreement can lower...
The advent of the internet and social media changed the way we communicate with each other. Nowadays, news can cross countries and borders in the blink of an eye. But that can mean opinions and misleading information can spread very quickly and harm those trying to...
Trustees hold significant legal power over assets that belong to others. When they misuse that power, Rhode Island law gives beneficiaries real tools to respond. What a fiduciary duty means for trustees A trustee owes beneficiaries a duty of loyalty, care and...
Employment disputes often begin long before any official legal action. A rushed email or missed payroll correction, a poor decision by a supervisor or informal handling of a leave request. These are just a few examples of actions that, if not addressed promptly, can...
Experiencing a potential workplace discrimination claim can leave uncertainty and cautiousness as an employer. In Rhode Island, disputes like these often involve federal protections under Title VII as well as state-level safeguards through the Rhode Island Fair...
If you use noncompete agreements to protect your business, you need to know what Rhode Island law allows. The state has not banned noncompetes but it does limit when you can enforce them. What Rhode Island law allows and restricts Rhode Island has not fully banned...
When someone spreads lies about you or your business on the internet, it puts your reputation at risk. Falsehoods can travel quickly and become widely accepted by many people, making it difficult to remove and address. When it comes to addressing online defamation,...
