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Agreement vs. Contract: Why Business Owners Are Using Informal Agreements for Clients

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In the coaching industry, there are those who have an ironclad contract,” Skelly explains. Protecting yourself legally with an agreement You can hire a lawyer to look over your agreement to make sure that it will hold up in court should anything go wrong. The judge may ask for those hours. “If

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This Expert Suggests Psychedelics Might Make Their Way Into The Workplace Soon

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Despite potential benefits, the use of psychedelics at work carries legal risks due to their illegal status in many areas, and can create ethical dilemmas and uncomfortable work environments, aside from unpredictable effects on individuals’ performance and behavior.

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AI is already transforming the legal sector, but challenges remain

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As AI technologies continue to gain traction, just about every sector you can think of is going to face huge changes in the coming years – and that’s especially the case in the legal industry. While the integration of AI is still in its early stages, there has been a mixed approach across the legal industry.

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Wage Growth Normalizes Post-Pandemic, but Childcare Sector Bucks the Trend

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However, the slowdown in wage growth in other sectors with comparable pay, such as food preparation and service, could still lead to an influx of workers filling vacant positions in the childcare industry.

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The Ethical AI Debate Intensifies as Musk Takes OpenAI to Court

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In a legal move that spotlights the growing tensions over the overall direction of artificial intelligence development, Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman. The lawsuit claims that OpenAI has strayed from its original mission of advancing AI for the public good — prioritizing profit, and Microsoft, instead.

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Customizing Coworking Spaces for Niche Markets: Smart Strategy Or Risky Move?

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Specialized spaces within coworking environments are trending, providing tailored amenities and designs for niche industries to foster creativity and collaboration. Coworking operators can leverage opportunities by offering industry-specific services, fostering strong communities, and creating targeted marketing strategies for niche sectors.

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Should Flexible Working Be A Right, And Not Just A Privilege?

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Flexible working as a right or privilege involves complex considerations, balancing individual employee needs with employer concerns and the operational realities of different industries. Yet, framing it this way also raises questions about enforceability, exemptions, and the readiness of industries to adapt to such a shift.