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

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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. Business owners would be prudent to include specific terms, an intent to enter the agreement and consideration even in the most informal agreements to enforce it if necessary.”

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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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Are Employee Background Checks Legal?

Small Business CEO

However, while these checks are necessary, are they legal? Except for specific restrictions relating to genetic and medical information, it is not illegal for employers to ask questions about a candidate’s or employee’s background. Outlined below are important things to know about the legality of employee background checks.…

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3 Ways to Create a Better System for Information Management

All Things Admin

As administrative professionals, managing large amounts of information efficiently is crucial for ensuring smooth operations. Here are three simple yet effective strategies to help you enhance your information management system. In my opinion, technology should definitely be part of the solution, but it can’t be the entire solution.

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

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However, Indeed’s data reveals that the increase in wage growth has been uneven across sectors — with some industries experiencing a more dramatic increase than others. According to the report, the top 5 sectors with the highest posted year-over-year wage growth were: Legal – 5.7% Dental – 4.8% Childcare – 4.8% Cleaning & Sanitation (..)

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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. What are the benefits of psychedelic usage in the workplace?

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