Whether an employee was discharged or quit the employment often was the first thing I needed to determine when ruling on unemployment cases. This post discusses what factors I would consider when ruling on these cases.
As I discussed in my last blog post (http://www.palermolaw.com/discharge-for-misconduct-under-nc-unemployment-laws/) the threshold decision I had to make as an administrative law judge ruling on unemployment claim appeals was often whether an employee quit the employment, or was discharged by the management (we don’t say “terminated” because […]
As a judge hearing unemployment appeals for the past year or so, I can say that the vast majority of the cases are determined based on the “quit” or “discharge” definitions in the N.C. unemployment act. A very important distinction to keep in mind, which […]
To deny an employee unemployment compensation takes more than just firing “for cause”. Read here about the steps an employer can take to set up for success at an unemployment appeal hearing.
With the Covid now is a good time to review the volunteer immunity statutes that protect those who give service to charitable organizations.
Investing in a business can be either a purchase of ownership, also known as equity; or a loan to the business. Know which one you’re making before you turn over your money, so that you know what risks of loss of capital you’re facing and know what to expect in return.
At some point your business may have to incur corporate debt in order to fund operations like payroll or purchase of raw materials; expansion; or a partner buyout. Here I discuss corporate debt, collateral, and security interests.
Business succession planning. You’ve planned to start your business, you’ve planned to grow it to a success. Have you planned on how you’re going to leave it?
Franchise: Is this the best option to expand your business? Or are there other ways to grow and become profitable?
What legal documents does your business needs to work with outside parties like vendors, customers, landlords? I also talk about commercial loans and personal guarantees in this article and podcast.